The Shanghai municipal government announced several measures to stabilize foreign investment at a news conference on March 20, ahead of the Shanghai Global Investment Promotion Conference 2025.

Introduce policies more precisely

(1) Publish a "policy yellow pages" in multiple languages, providing an online version and detailed guidelines to enhance policy comprehension and simplify application procedures.

(2) Expand opening-up policies in biotechnology, foreign-funded hospitals, and value-added telecommunications services.

Solicit businesses more precisely

(1) Segment target investors by country and industry.

(2) Diversify investment attraction channels through industry chains, funds, roadshows, exhibitions, and eSports competitions.

(3) Focus on direct investment, reinvestment of returns, profit reinvestment, equity investment, and financial investment.

Provide services more precisely

(1) Organize government-business roundtables: 130 roundtables were held last year, addressing various challenges.

(2) Establish a flexible and targeted "specialized program" mechanism to address frequently reported yet unique challenges:

• Innovation applications
• Standards development
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Protection of rights and interests
• Talent recruitment and employment

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce