Hongqiao International Talents Service Center has officially launched the "Instant Refund" service for departure tax refunds on overseas traveler purchases.
Nearly 800 companies from over 70 countries and regions have signed up for the 2026 China International Import Expo.
Shanghai demonstrated its development as a global consumer hub at a promotional event held during the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo.
Shanghai's Hongqiao 365, an import commodity exhibition and trade center, has become a vital platform for importing and distributing goods worldwide, channeling the benefits of the China International Import Expo.
International travelers can now exchange foreign currency at Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 and Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2 metro stations along the Airport Link Line.
A large number of companies have moved their regional headquarters or established a similar presence in the Hongqiao International Central Business District to get closer to the multiple service institutions and further improve efficiency.
As a fertile land for foreign investment, Shanghai will continue to optimize its business environment and always welcome foreign companies to develop business in the city, said government officials.
A recent Sino-Vietnamese industry exchange event was held at the Hongqiao Yangtze River Delta Low-Altitude Economy Exhibition and Trade Center in Shanghai.
