Government News
China’s Yangtze River Delta region updates leniency rules to boost business environment - January 15, 2026
Market regulators in Shanghai and the eastern provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui have joined forces to more clearly define the regulations for lighter penalties and exemptions, reflecting the Yangtze River Delta region's commitment to fostering a more inclusive and rule-of-law-based business climate.
Shanghai taps finance to boost consumption in 28-point action plan - January 15, 2026
Shanghai has unveiled a new blueprint to spur consumption by better aligning service supply with consumer demand with a particular focus on finance. The action plan sets out 28 policies with financial services clearly identified as a key driver of consumption upgrading and an important link between consumers and producers.
National database for hepato-biliary cancer established - January 14, 2026
A nationwide innovative network for hepato-biliary cancer was launched in Shanghai over the weekend, aiming to create a national database, advance innovative research, and strengthen collaboration between clinical practice and new drug development – all with the goal of extending patient survival and improving their quality of life.
Marriage registrations surge in Shanghai following nationwide policy change - January 14, 2026
Shanghai recorded more than 175,000 marriage and divorce registrations, including more than 125,000 couples for marriage, last year, the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau said on Monday.
Shanghai unveils cultural tourism program for Spring Festival holiday - January 14, 2026
Shanghai announced multiple cultural and tourism activities for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, featuring a lineup of about 2,570 events, according to the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism.
China unveils first AI model to gauge weather's impact on stock market - January 13, 2026
China has revealed its first artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to analyze the impact of weather patterns on financial markets, marking a novel step in climate-aware risk management, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has said.
Shanghai set to become the world's largest proton and heavy ion center - January 13, 2026
The Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion facility has received formal approval for its second-phase development, enabling Shanghai to become the world's largest clinical facility for particle therapy.
Shanghai to achieve clinical application of invasive BCI by 2030 - January 13, 2026
Shanghai aims to fully implement invasive brain-computer interface in clinical applications by 2030, according to the latest guidance document for the BCI industry.
Shanghai pursues advanced automated manufacturing by 2028 - January 13, 2026
A three-year action plan has been unveiled to support the transformation and upgrade of Shanghai's advanced manufacturing sector in the coming three years, with ambitious goals including nurturing 100 manufacturing enterprises each with an annual output of above 1 billion yuan ($143.39 million) and raising the city's robot density to 650 robots per 10,000 employees by 2028, according to official sources.
Shanghai releases 26 measures to support foreign-funded R&D centers - January 13, 2026
Shanghai introduced a package of 26 measures on Jan 8 to bolster foreign-funded research and development centers, aiming to strengthen their capabilities and enhance their role within the city's innovation ecosystem.
