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Kazakhstan's Air Astana to add more flights to Shanghai, CEO says - April 13, 2026
Air Astana plans to increase the flight frequency on its Shanghai-Almaty route, with Kazakhstan's flag carrier expecting growing travel demand thanks to deepening bilateral business, tourism, and study abroad ties, according to its new chief executive officer.
China sees spike in AED orders, but experts say training is the real challenge - April 13, 2026
China is seeing a surge in orders for automated external defibrillators as public concern over sudden cardiac deaths rises, but experts warn that a lack of training remains the biggest obstacle to saving lives.
Shanghai opens 130 commercial buildings to global investors - April 13, 2026
Shanghai has opened 130 commercial buildings to global investors, while launching a citywide renovation campaign to revitalize aging office towers. The city has also upgraded its One-Stop Service Platform 2.0 to support renovation, leasing and project matching.
JD.Com, Meituan, Alibaba step up push into car sales and services - April 13, 2026
Chinese e-commerce giants JD.Com, Meituan, and Alibaba Group Holding are stepping up efforts in automotive sales and related services, intensifying competition in the online car retail market, Yicai has learned.
Shanghai launches 2026 Table Tennis Carnival with citywide run through August - April 12, 2026
Shanghai launched its 2026 Table Tennis Carnival last Sunday, with Mayor Gong Zheng attending the opening ceremony at Shanghai Indoor Stadium and declaring the citywide program open.
Agreement signed to assist in elevating Shanghai's intl shipping center - April 12, 2026
A new cooperative agreement was inked between China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd and China Railway Shanghai Group Co Ltd last Friday in Shanghai, marking the two parties' latest efforts to facilitate the upgrading of Shanghai's international shipping center.
AI takes center stage as CMEF 2026 showcases the future of healthcare - April 12, 2026
Medical AI has taken center stage at the Shanghai China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF). Many exhibitors displayed new products and China-specific products to navigate the country's complex healthcare system.
NovaFusionX sets fundraising record for a private China fusion startup with USD102.5 million deal - April 12, 2026
Chinese nuclear fusion startup NovaFusionX has completed an Angel+ funding round worth CNY700 million (USD102.5 million), bringing its total fundraising to CNY1.2 billion (USD175.6 million) within just one year and setting a record among private fusion companies in China.
From lattes to kennels, China's rural towns tap booming pet economy to spur growth - April 12, 2026
A latte topped with cat-shaped foam, a guest room designed for boarding dogs and a pet-themed obstacle race are among the scenes drawing attention in Shuxin Town in Shanghai, where local authorities are betting on the fast-growing pet economy to revitalize rural areas.
Foreign spending, young shoppers drive record growth on Nanjing Road E - April 12, 2026
Overseas tourists spent 390 million yuan (US$57 million) on Shanghai's Nanjing Road E. last year as the pedestrian street reported a strong rebound in retail sales and foot traffic.
