Government News
Shanghai Party chief meets president of the Republic of the Congo - September 11, 2018
Shanghai Party Secretary Li Qiang met Denis Sassou Nguesso, president of the Republic of the Congo, and his delegation last Saturday. Li welcomed Nguesso on behalf of the Shanghai Government. He said
AEDs installed in Shanghai's railway stations - September 10, 2018
The first batch of 15 Automatic External Defibrillators was installed in the city’s Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai Railway Station on Saturday in a bid to offer first aid to people suffering cardiac
4 new bridges planned across Suzhou Creek - September 10, 2018
Four new pedestrian bridges are planned across Suzhou Creek in Jing’an and Putuo for the convenience of both pedestrians and cyclists. Along with the 15 new bridges already on the city agenda, the total
Lingang's cultural upgrade - September 06, 2018
Up and coming suburb Lingang, something of a cultural wasteland, is to have a cultural center by Dishui Lake, featuring the city’s “most beautiful” library. On the coast of the Pudong New Area, the emerging
Trash-sorting volunteer teams established - September 05, 2018
Shanghai is building up trash-sorting volunteer teams to instruct residents and promote the city’s garbage classification campaign. According to the Shanghai Volunteer Association, a recruitment drive
Chinese Charity Day kicks off with local forums - September 05, 2018
The achievements of Chinese philanthropy will be announced and experiences shared at the 3rd World Philanthropy Forum, which kicks off in Shanghai on Wednesday. September 5 is the International Day of
Brighter, greener future for the Bund - September 04, 2018
The conventional light bulbs along the Bund will be replaced by LED lamps before the end of the year to reduce power consumption while retaining the classic color temperature. Shanghai began using high-power
Cruise ship' to float down city streets - September 04, 2018
Nearly 40 groups of performers and 25 floats from home and abroad will join this year’s Shanghai Tourism Festival opening parade, always a highlight of the annual celebrations. This year is China-EU Tourism
Ancient skill, new designs - September 03, 2018
Over 400 fashion products melding inherited traditional skills with modern designs were on display at Shanghai Design Week over the weekend showcasing how traditiona heritage can be kept alive in contemporary
Cultural industries thriving in Pudong - September 03, 2018
Cultural industries have turned into a pillar of Pudong’s GDP, growing to 10.9 percent of the total since opening-up began 28 years ago, and that number will rise to 15 percent in the coming two years,
