Downtown Jing’an District in Shanghai reported steady investment growth in 2025 and pledged further support for high-quality corporate development, as it looks to strengthen its appeal to multinational companies.
At a conference on March 2, officials said the district introduced 4,511 projects last year, with investment in major projects totaling 68.457 billion yuan ($9.5 billion).
The event, held at 800 Show, also recognized companies contributing to regional growth, including Guotai Haitong Securities, L’Oréal China and Louis Vuitton.
Those firms expanded their presence in Jing’an over the past year. Louis Vuitton opened its “The Louis” flagship on Nanjing Road W., its first concept of this kind globally. L’Oréal Group partnered with Cathay Capital to launch the Cathay Future Beauty Fund, while Guotai Haitong Securities is building a large-scale investment banking platform.
Officials said the pipeline of projects is expected to further support Jing’an’s role as a hub for foreign investment and corporate headquarters in central Shanghai.
Jing’an’s economy topped 350 billion yuan ($48 billion) in 2025, with key indicators, including retail sales, foreign-related tax revenue and first-store activity, ranking among the highest in Shanghai.
As China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan period in 2026, the district said it will focus on its role in Shanghai’s “five centers” initiative, with plans to roll out a new spatial layout and industrial framework to support future growth.
