Government News
Shanghai aims to become a global modern metropolis by 2035 - December 23, 2025
Shanghai has set a long-term goal of transforming into a modern socialist international metropolis with global influence by 2035. This vision was outlined as the city defined its development direction for the upcoming five years during a significant meeting of the Communist Party of China's Shanghai Committee on Monday.
Art courses in Shanghai connect locals and expats - December 22, 2025
On a crisp evening at the Shanghai Mass Art Center, a group of students – some in traditional Chinese attire, others casually dressed – gathered.
New optical chip can help advance generative AI - December 22, 2025
Shanghai Jiao Tong University announced a breakthrough in computing power chips last Friday by introducing LightGen, an all-optical computing chip capable of running large-scale generative artificial intelligence models, which provides insights into addressing the immense computational and energy demands in the generative AI era.
Shanghai launches Fuxing Island for global makers - December 22, 2025
Shanghai's Fuxing Island, positioned as a hub for makers from all across the globe, was officially launched last Thursday, accommodating the first batch of 12 domestic and international incubators as well as 14 innovative startups.
Shanghai’s biomedical industry stretches over Yangtze River Delta area - December 22, 2025
Shanghai’s biomedical industry, which has rapidly grown thanks to the city’s research and development strengths, is now expanding into the Yangtze River Delta region to leverage its lower labor costs and abundant spatial resources.
China Eastern Airlines receives world's first C919 simulator - December 22, 2025
The world's first C919 simulator designed for airline use was delivered to China Eastern Airlines and put into operation last Friday, marking a key step in strengthening the carrier's operational support capability for domestically built aircraft.
Shanghai swells ranks of city's high-tech incubators to 18 - December 21, 2025
Shanghai has inaugurated six new top-notch incubators, bringing the total number to 18. They will help accelerate the transformation of key and core technology research and development in the city and the rapid growth of related enterprises.
China's gaming industry revenue hits record 350b yuan - December 21, 2025
China's gaming industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, with annual sales revenue surpassing 350 billion yuan (US$48.3 billion) for the first time. The surge, detailed in the China Game Industry Report released today, was fueled by an explosion in mini-program games, cross-platform play and double-digit growth in overseas markets.
China’s CDF, Switzerland's Avolta win duty-free concession for Shanghai airports - December 21, 2025
State-owned China Duty Free Group and Dufry Shanghai Commercial, the Chinese unit of Swiss travel retail giant Avolta, will replace Sunrise Duty Free Shanghai as the new operators of duty-free shops at Shanghai's two international airports.
Shanghai exports soar to record high, fueled by new engines - December 21, 2025
Shanghai's exports soared 18.2 percent year-on-year to a record high of 186.6 billion yuan ($26.5 billion) in November, as per the data released by the city's customs last Thursday.
