Shanghai Weekly Bulletin is an information service presented by the Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government in collaboration with Wolters Kluwer to foreign-funded enterprises, foreign-related institutions as well as people from overseas living in Shanghai. Covering major national and Shanghai foreign-related news, event information, policy Q&A and interpretations in the past week, it keeps you up-to-date with the latest foreign-related policies and developments in Shanghai.
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Laws and Regulations
【National】
Eleven Departments Jointly Release Document to Enhance Convenience of Digitalized Services for Overseas Individuals Entering China
Eight Authorities Jointly Release Document to Facilitate Efficient, Convenient and Secure Cross-border Flow of Automotive Data
Administrative Measures on Export Business Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax Rebates (Exemption) Released
Eleven Departments Jointly Release Document to Enhance Convenience of Digitalized Services for Overseas Individuals Entering China
Eight Authorities Jointly Release Document to Facilitate Efficient, Convenient and Secure Cross-border Flow of Automotive Data
Administrative Measures on Export Business Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax Rebates (Exemption) Released
【Shanghai】
Shanghai Encourages Students Returned from Overseas Studies to Work and Start Businesses in Shanghai
Shanghai Clarifies New Requirements for the Management of Key Quality and Safety Personnel of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Trading Enterprises
Pudong New Area Issues New Rules on Legal Assistance for Micro and Small Enterprises
Shanghai Encourages Students Returned from Overseas Studies to Work and Start Businesses in Shanghai
Shanghai Clarifies New Requirements for the Management of Key Quality and Safety Personnel of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Trading Enterprises
Pudong New Area Issues New Rules on Legal Assistance for Micro and Small Enterprises
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Q&A
1.An Official of the CAC Answers Questions from Reporters on the Implementation Guidelines on Enhancing the Convenience of Digitalized Services for Overseas Individuals Entering China:
Q1: What considerations were taken into account in formulating the Implementation Guidelines?
Q2: What outcomes are expected once the Implementation Guidelines are implemented?
2.At the municipal government thematic press conference held by the Information Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, officials from the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Shanghai Municipal Development & Reform Commission answered questions from the press:
Q1: In the context of ongoing changes in the external environment, what more targeted measures will Shanghai adopt to stabilize foreign investment?
Q2: The development of the “Five Centers” is a top priority for Shanghai during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. How will Shanghai take the initiative in 2026? In which key areas will efforts be focused, and what major projects will be launched?
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Expert Perspective
China’s New Mineral Resources Law: Opening a New Era of Strategic Opportunities in Mining Investment for Foreign Investors
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One Week in Shanghai
【Latest News】
Shanghai Government Work Report Released
Special Section on Outbound Data Transfers Officially Launched on the “China Shanghai” Portal
Shanghai Government Work Report Released
Special Section on Outbound Data Transfers Officially Launched on the “China Shanghai” Portal
【Corporate Activities】
SKF Automotive Asia-Pacific Headquarters and R&D Center Put into Operation
HAZZYS Opens its First Flagship Store in China
SKF Automotive Asia-Pacific Headquarters and R&D Center Put into Operation
HAZZYS Opens its First Flagship Store in China
【Competitive Events】
Shanghai Auto Carnival to Debut in July
Shanghai Auto Carnival to Debut in July
【Culture & Art】
“Hidden in Clouds: Duoyunxuan Collection” Grandly Opens
Floral Wonderland 2026 Set to Bloom at Shanghai Expo Culture Park
“Hidden in Clouds: Duoyunxuan Collection” Grandly Opens
Floral Wonderland 2026 Set to Bloom at Shanghai Expo Culture Park
Laws and Regulations
National
1.Eleven Departments Jointly Release Document to Enhance Convenience of Digitalized Services for Overseas Individuals Entering China
[Keywords: Overseas individuals, Entry, Digitalized services]
Recently, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and ten other authorities jointly issued the revised Implementation Guidelines on Enhancing the Convenience of Digitalized Services for Overseas Individuals Entering China. The document clearly sets out 14 measures in five areas: strengthening digitalized basic services, improving digitalized payment services, optimizing digitalized tourism services, enriching digitalized public services, and strengthening network and data security assurance.
2.Eight Authorities Jointly Release Document to Facilitate Efficient, Convenient and Secure Cross-border Flow of Automotive Data
[Keywords: Automotive data, Outbound transfers]
Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and seven other authorities jointly issued the Security Guidelines for Automotive Data Outbound Transfer (2026 Edition). The document specifies the management approach and applicable conditions for outbound transfers of automotive data, introduces nine exemption scenarios, and refines the rules for determining important data in business scenarios such as R&D and design, manufacturing, driving automation, software upgrading, and connected operations.
3.Administrative Measures on Export Business Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax Rebates (Exemption) Released
[Keywords: Export tax rebates (exemption)]
Recently, the State Taxation Administration (STA) released the Administrative Measures on Export Business Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax Rebates (Exemption). The document consolidates and integrates the export tax rebates (exemption) administration regulations issued at different times into a unified set of administrative measures. It also clarifies matters such as export tax rebates (exemption) filing, declaration, processing, and service administration, further standardizes the administration of export tax rebates, and facilitates taxpayers’ comprehensive understanding, accurate application, and efficient and compliant observance. The document took effect on January 1, 2026.
Shanghai
1.Shanghai Encourages Students Returned from Overseas Studies to Work and Start Businesses in Shanghai
[Keywords: Students returned from overseas studies]
Recently, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government issued the Several Provisions on Encouraging Students Returned from Overseas Studies to Work and Start Businesses in Shanghai. For eligible high-level students returned from overseas studies, their overseas professional work experience, academic and research achievements, and contributions to sci-tech innovation may be used as the basis for evaluation for senior professional and technical titles and will not be subject to the requirement on their length of service in China. The document took effect on February 1, 2026, and will remain valid until January 31, 2031.
Source: Shanghai Municipal People’s Government
2.Shanghai Clarifies New Requirements for the Management of Key Quality and Safety Personnel of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Trading Enterprises
[Keywords: Pharmaceutical manufacturing and trading, Key personnel]
Recently, the Shanghai Municipal Medical Products Administration (SMPA) issued the Administrative Measures on Key Personnel for Quality and Safety Assurance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Trading Enterprises in Shanghai. The document revises contents including the qualification requirements for key personnel of commissioned manufacturing enterprises. It will take effect on March 1, 2026, and remain valid until February 28, 2031.
Source: SMPA
3.Pudong New Area Issues New Rules on Legal Assistance for Micro and Small Enterprises
[Keywords: Micro and small enterprises, Legal assistance]
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