Shanghai unveils policies for further opening-up

City to move faster toward goal of being international finance center

The municipal government of Shanghai announced 100 policies on Tuesday to address the central government's call for further opening-up, as the city seeks to speed up the pace of building an open, international economic system.

Shanghai's Party Secretary Li Qiang said at a promotional meeting on Tuesday that Shanghai is aiming to enhance its role as an international financial center and improve its modern service industry and advanced manufacturing. The city is also dedicated to protecting intellectual property rights by coordinating legal and administrative rules, he said.