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China's C919 high-altitude jet completes test flight - July 29, 2026
China's C919 high-altitude variant completed its first flight test, marking a step forward in the development of the C919 aircraft family.
Chinese incense brand XIANG debuts flagship at Shanghai's Rockbund - July 28, 2026
XIANG, a premium Chinese incense gifting brand, opened its first flagship store in Shanghai's historic Rockbund district last Friday, marking a major milestone for the label, which was founded in late 2023.
District in Shanghai is now offering 5-year visas - July 28, 2026
There are Now 2,415 companies that can apply for a 5-year working visa for foreign talent in Shanghai.
Firms gearing up for November CIIE - July 28, 2026
Preparations for the ninth China International Import Expo, which will take place from Nov 5 to 10 in Shanghai, are in full swing. Participating firms are getting ready for the annual gathering with diverse new offerings, showing solid confidence in the Chinese market.
Hongqiao Int’l Economic Forum to add second flagship report on boosting Global South’s exports to China - July 27, 2026
The Hongqiao International Economic Forum, held during the China International Import Expo, will engage in high-level exchanges and dialogues on the theme of stable cooperation this year and release a report on the capability of exporting to China for the first time, to create a dual flagship report landscape.
9th CIIE preparations in full swing as global participation and trade opportunities expand - July 28, 2026
The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled to take place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10 this year, will showcase expanded global participation, broader trade opportunities, and high-level economic forums.
Robotaxi industry gears up for mass production - July 27, 2026
China's robotaxi industry is rapidly pivoting from small-scale pilot programs to mass-produced commercial fleets, as major automakers and ride-hailing platforms reveal timelines for custom-built autonomous vehicles.
Chinese robotics startup AgiBot kicks off IPO process, source says - July 27, 2026
AgiBot has begun the process for going public in Hong Kong, according to a source at the Chinese robotics startup who declined to confirm media reports of the initial public offering’s planned size, valuation, or other details.
2026 AI conference sets new records in scale - July 27, 2026
The midsummer heat is stifling, yet inside the exhibition halls of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference — which recently concluded in Shanghai — the temperature also feels high due to a flurry of activity.
Pudong's GDP growth surges 6.1% to $138b on back of high-tech development - July 27, 2026
Shanghai's Pudong New Area recorded a GDP of 931.8 billion yuan ($137.7 billion) in the first half of the year, showing a 6.1 percent year-on-year growth and an acceleration of 0.4 percentage points from the first quarter, according to the data released by the local statistics bureau on Monday.
