Business
Visa exemption boosts inbound consumption as Chinese designs become new drivers - July 26, 2026
The foreign visitors entering Shanghai increased 22 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, thanks to the country's expanding visa exemption policies.
Shanghai unveils roadmaps to strengthen basic research, AI leadership, people-centered city governance - July 26, 2026
The Communist Party of China Shanghai Committee last Friday approved three major policy documents aimed at strengthening basic scientific research, accelerating the city's development as a world-leading artificial intelligence hub, and advancing people-centered governance for one of the world's largest cities.
Asia's first Casa Lavazza opens in Huangpu - July 23, 2026
Asia's first Casa Lavazza has opened in Shanghai's Huangpu district, bringing Lavazza's Italian coffee house concept to China.
5-year plan: Shanghai to boost cultural soft power - July 23, 2026
Shanghai aims to enhance its cultural soft power and further integrate culture, commerce, tourism, sports and exhibitions over the next five years.
PwC China opens AI research institute in Shanghai to accelerate enterprise AI adoption - July 23, 2026
PwC China has opened an AI research institute in Shanghai to strengthen local AI capabilities and support enterprise adoption.
LumiMind debuts EEG-regulated sleep device at WAIC - July 23, 2026
LumiMind debuted its EEG-regulated LumiSleep D1 sleep-aid headband at WAIC, bringing neuroscience technology to consumers.
Air Mobility Expo opens in Shanghai - July 23, 2026
The second International Advanced Air Mobility Expo has kicked off in Shanghai, where more than 400 domestic and international exhibitors display 570 aircraft and other products, with 23 making their global debut and 42 their China debut.
Shanghai to boost container throughput to over 58 million TEUs by 2030 - July 23, 2026
Shanghai aims to raise container throughput to more than 58 million TEUs by 2030 while strengthening its global shipping hub role.
Pudong Airport to open Terminal 3 by 2028 with smarter and faster travel - July 22, 2026
Travelers passing through Shanghai Pudong International Airport can look forward to shorter walks, faster transfers and automated security once Terminal 3 opens by the end of 2028.
China conducts 26th sea-based satellite launch off coast of Shanghai - July 22, 2026
China has carried out its 26th sea-based satellite launch from a service ship off Shanghai’s coast, the second in the East China Sea.
