Government News
Searches for Chinese destinations soar as visa-free transit policy eased further - December 17, 2024
The search volume for Chinese destinations soared significantly after China announced a new relaxation of its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, extending the stay for eligible foreign travelers from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, travel operators revealed.
Shanghai to promote group tours to Taiwan - December 17, 2024
Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan, at the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum, extended a warm invitation to Taiwan residents to visit Shanghai and promised to promote group tours to Taiwan for Shanghai residents, with Taipei a must stop.
Shanghai conference highlights concept of permaculture - December 17, 2024
The first Chinese Permaculture Conference concluded in Shanghai last Sunday. The two-day conference invited practitioners from all over the country to share their experience, covering topics from building eco-villages to urban implementation of the idea.
Chinese stories spread as AI accelerates translations into more languages - December 17, 2024
Shanghai International Online Literature Week opened on Monday, bringing together online authors from 16 countries. The event highlighted the role of new technologies in increasing the global reach of Chinese online literature.
Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou High-speed Railway set to open soon - December 17, 2024
The highly anticipated Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou High-speed Railway is counting down to its launch and operation. Once open, the railway will connect Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Suzhou South Railway Station in just 20 minutes, while the journey from Shanghai to Huzhou will take just 42 minutes. The travel time from Songjiang to Nanxun will also be cut to around 30 minutes.
China's Juneyao Airlines completes first Shanghai-Sydney flight - December 17, 2024
Juneyao Airlines has completed its first non-stop passenger flight between Shanghai and Sydney, marking the Chinese carrier's seventh intercontinental route and first to the South Pacific region.
Pudong launches sustainable development alliance - December 17, 2024
Shanghai's Pudong New Area has launched the Pudong Sustainable Development (ESG) Alliance, a major initiative to enhance corporate sustainability across the city.
Shanghai vice mayor leads delegation to Taipei for city forum - December 17, 2024
A delegation, led by Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan, arrived in Taipei on Monday for the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum, scheduled for Tuesday.
TV programs give a leading role to Shanghai - December 16, 2024
Two original Shanghai-produced programs will provide expats and tourists an insight into the charm of the city and the Yangtze River Delta region.
Fudan Art Institute celebrates its official opening - December 16, 2024
The Fudan Art Institute celebrated its official opening on Dec 8 and will focus on the study and research in interpreting and constructing the discourse system of traditional Chinese art, re-understanding and interpreting the cultural structure of modern Western art, and promoting the creation and integration of art and cutting-edge science.
