Business
China aims to curb 'involutionary' competition, promotes paid leave to boost consumption - March 05, 2026
A political adviser has called on the Chinese government to intervene and curb "involutionary" competition, arguing that the pervasive culture of overtime is not only a labor rights issue but a drag on the nation's economic vitality.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan kicks off with Shanghai‘s focus on future industries - March 05, 2026
The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, setting the stage for the country's 15th Five‑Year Plan (2026‑2030).
Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining emphasizes momentum and transformation at NPC delegation meeting - March 05, 2026
Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining, speaking at a plenary meeting of the Shanghai delegation to the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday afternoon, called for ful
Vice-mayor invites multinationals to set up regional HQs in Shanghai - March 05, 2026
Comparing the China market to a continuously expanding supersized cake, with Shanghai as the most delicious slice, Lu Shan, vice-mayor of Shanghai, said during the city's annual commerce and investment briefing that multinational corporations are welcome to set up regional headquarters in the city to establish a presence in China and serve the world, as Shanghai rallies to provide a platform to strengthen their global competitiveness.
AI roles, pay jump at Shanghai’s first college graduate jobs fair of 2026 - March 04, 2026
The growing need among employers for artificial intelligence talent was on full display at Shanghai’s first major jobs fair of the year for college graduates, with both the number of AI roles on offer and the pay packages tied to them swelling from last year.
Shanghai launches global medical device innovation and training hub - March 04, 2026
Shanghai inaugurated a new international medical device innovation and training center on Tuesday, aiming to accelerate scientific advancement and strengthen the integration of research with industrial application.
Changning unveils development strategies at Investment Promotion Conference - March 04, 2026
Shanghai's Changning is developing the Hongqiao headquarters cluster for enterprises expanding overseas and four modern office economy complexes as the district government unveiled its development strategies during the 2026 Changning District Investment Promotion Conference.
Trip.com Group sees strong Q4 results on inbound tourism surge - March 04, 2026
Trip.com Group Ltd delivered a stronger-than-expected finish to 2025, buoyed by a surge in inbound tourism and rapid overseas expansion, but the upbeat numbers were overshadowed by an ongoing antitrust investigation and a surprise reshuffle at the top.
Legoland Shanghai Resort extends CNY fun - March 04, 2026
Legoland Shanghai Resort's first Spring-Festival-themed event, originally scheduled to conclude on March 3, has been extended for one week through March 8 in response to strong market demand.
Over 350 Chinese firms showcase new products at MWC 2026 - March 04, 2026
More than 350 Chinese exhibitors are taking part in this year's Mobile World Congress, with participants including smartphone and personal computer manufacturers, as well as debuts from robotics firms and developers of artificial intelligence models.
