活力中国调研行丨上海奏响融合开放“三重奏”

Group 1 - Shanghai is positioned as a leading city for reform and opening up, aiming to enhance development momentum and competitiveness through cultural resonance, ecological co-creation, and institutional innovation [2][3] - The Shanghai LEGO Park exemplifies cultural integration, attracting both domestic and international visitors by blending Eastern and Western cultural elements [3][4] - Support for small and medium-sized cultural enterprises in Shanghai is evident through initiatives like the "Writers-in-Residence" program, fostering international cultural exchanges [3][4] Group 2 - The implementation of electronic visa systems in Shanghai has significantly streamlined entry processes, with a 176.68% increase in issuance from May to August 2023 [4] - The Zhangjiang Science City showcases a robust ecosystem for the biopharmaceutical industry, enabling companies like Hewei Medical Technology to achieve rapid advancements through shared resources and regulatory support [5][6] - The collaboration within the Yangtze River Delta region exemplifies the synergy in the new energy vehicle supply chain, with Shanghai leading in R&D while manufacturing and logistics are distributed across neighboring provinces [6][7] Group 3 - The launch of the first offshore futures contract priced in RMB from the Shanghai Futures Exchange marks a significant shift in global rubber trade pricing, increasing the RMB settlement share from 15% to 30% [7] - The "cross-border data flow classification regulatory pilot" in the Lingang New Area enhances data transmission efficiency for companies like Tesla, improving operational efficiency by 40% [7][8] - The "cross-domain handling" mechanism in the G60 Science and Technology Corridor facilitates administrative efficiency, allowing companies to submit applications in one city while receiving approvals across multiple cities [7][8]