Ever since China opened up to the world in 1980's, the Shanghai Municipal Government, led by the Communist Party of China and the State Council, makes great effort to build the city into an international economic, financial, trade and shipping center. With the cooperation and hardwork of Shanghai people, the city is progressing to its goal as a global metropolitan. The new team of leaders of the Shanghai government took office in February 2003. "The power of the government is entrusted by the people; the interest of people is above all," as Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng promise in his inaugural. Guided by the Shanghai Party Committee, the city's new leadership vows to strictly perform its official duties; to make significant progress in self-improvement, and to intensify the shift of its role from administrative to public service. The Shanghai government will build itself into a service government that would share with the people all their happiness and troubles; a solid responsible government that is efficient, honest and diligent; a law-abiding government that respects legal system and rules strictly and impartially.

Road Traffic Fee May Be reduced. Shanghai Urban Traffic Bureau Adjusted the Measure and Charging of the Fee

10/29/2004

According to the initial plan of adjusting road traffic fees published by the Ministry of Transportation, the road traffic fee in China may be cut.

According to vice minister Feng Zhenling of the Ministry of Transportation, a group of researchers have been designated to carry out research on reducing the standards of road traffic fee and an initial plan has been worked out. After further consultation with relevant departments and ministries, the final plan will be published soon.

Feng Zhenglin said that in some provinces, the fee has already been cut. For example, the fee in Chong Qing Municipality has been cut by 26.7%. the fee for coal trucks in Si Chuan Province has been cut by 66% and the truck that deliver fresh agriculture products in An Hui Province are not subject to any charges starting from June
The Shanghai government 2006