Shanghai's Shrinking Expat Population: What Might This Mean For China? | CNA Correspondent

Being the gateway of China, Shanghai suffered during the Covid lockdowns. But it also benefited when the country pushed to re-engage with the world. As China offers longer visa-free entries to more countries, Shanghai’s attractions are filled with foreign tourists again. But the tourist numbers only tell half the story. Since the draconian Covid lockdowns, Shanghai has been fully open for business for more than two years now. But the chunk of the expat community it lost has never really returned. Are Shanghai’s heydays on the international stage as a cosmopolitan global hub behind it? 00:00 Introduction 00:18 How big is Shanghai's population? 02:00 Shanghai’s expat community shrank sharply after COVID 07:35 US businesses continue to sell in China 08:54 Airlines closing Shanghai route 10:47 Upscale dining and lifestyle scene in decline 14:16 Property slump among factors hampering recovery 16:41 Possible solutions for Shanghai's recovery 19:21 Recapturing cosmopolitan Shanghai ================= About CNA Correspondent: They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from their corners of the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends. ================= #CNAInsider #CNACorrespondent #China #Shanghai #Expat #Foreign #COVID19 #Tourism For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider