The magazine focuses on providing a comprehensive summary of the main business developments in China and on issues of practical importance to international companies in Shanghai and the surrounding economic region.

In addition, SBR also publishes a weekly newsletter on business highlights and daily online news briefs.

Special Reports include Country Focus, Industry Review, Sector Survey, and City Focus, along with regular columns such as Market Insights, View from the Top, News Briefs, and Offshore Regulatory Review.

Throughout 2022, in-depth Country Focus reports covered Jordan, Turkey, Pakistan, Italy, Germany, the Philippines, Thailand, the United States, and more.

Industry Focus, Sector Survey, and City Focus are comprehensive overviews of recent business trends, profiles of the leading companies, and a look at the investment opportunities in a particular industry sector or Chinese city.