Commercial facilities

As a pivotal hub for commerce and trade, Shanghai is well equipped with commercial facilities, including office buildings, star-rated hotels, and conference and exhibition venues that can satisfy all kinds of business needs.

Human resources

As a city of inclusiveness, Shanghai has proactively bringing in talent with an open mind over recent years. As part of its efforts to accelerate the development of "Five Centers" (an international economic center, and centers for finance, trade, shipping and science and technology innovation), the city is endeavoring to attract the most-needed top-notch talent in high technology, finance and trade, and aviation and shipping, while establishing a multilevel talent pool to align with corporate needs. It is also continuously improving its talent growth system, featuring well-developed standards, openness and inclusiveness, and efficient operation to meet the demands of the development of Shanghai as a global technology and innovation center.

Education and medical facilities

Shanghai boasts a well-developed basic education system and abundant international education resources, in which the former emphasizes the well-rounded development of students and the cultivation of their creativity, while the latter provides more options and convenience for foreigners living and working in Shanghai.

Shanghai has a host of medical institutions that meet international standards, ranking second nationally in terms of the number of 3A-grade hospitals and taking the lead in the development of many medical specialties. Shanghai plans to establish a group of cutting-edge clinical medical centers, key clinical departments and research-oriented hospitals as part of its accelerated efforts to build itself into an Asian medical hub and a stronghold in providing world-class medical services, and leading the future development of healthcare with international competitiveness and influence.

Urban living environment

Shanghai offers its residents a pleasant living environment featuring fresh air and adequate green spaces, where they can enjoy a culturally enriched life with easy access to a wide range of cultural facilities including libraries, museums and recreation centers. A variety of sports amenities are available, and international sports events held in the city add to the diversity of its sporting life.

Transport network

Shanghai, a strategic gateway to the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region, enjoys broad hinterlands and convenient transport. Thanks to its multimodal transport network made up of expressways, railways, airways and waterways, Shanghai, the largest economic center and trading port in China, is ready to build itself into an open and multifunction modern metropolis.