SUMMITS

◇ The 38th Edition (Shanghai)

Over the past decade, Shanghai's GDP grew from 2.4 trillion RMB to over 4.7 trillion RMB, with an optimized economic structure driven by modern services, high-end manufacturing, and finance. 

Leveraging the stock exchange, STAR Market, and free trade zone, Shanghai strengthened its position as a global financial center and advanced RMB internationalization. Technological innovation accelerated, with industries like AI, biopharmaceuticals, and semiconductors rising, and Zhangjiang Science City emerging as a key innovation hub. Yangshan Deepwater Port and the Lingang Free Trade Zone boosted international trade, while the Yangtze River Delta integration enhanced regional competitiveness.

Urban development progressed rapidly, with metro mileage exceeding 800 km, alongside advancements in smart city initiatives, green transformation, and modernized governance.

The 38th Edition (Shanghai)