Government News
Automated Metro trains complete test runs - March 26, 2018
RESIDENTS in Minhang District suburban town of Pujiang who work downtown will soon find their daily commutes much easier. Shanghai Metro’s Pujiang Line, the city’s first APM line, or Automated People
Millions of juvenile fish to be released in local rivers - March 23, 2018
A total of 200,000 juvenile fish were released in rivers near Pujiang Country Park in Minhang District on March 22 to commemorate World Water Day. More than 150 residents and students attended the event,
Shanghai steers steady growth for economy - March 23, 2018
Shanghai's economy grew steadily in February as industrial output, consumer prices and foreign trade all rose. Its foreign trade increased 8.9 percent to 239.47 billion yuan (US$37.84 billion) from the
Minimum wage raised - March 22, 2018
The current wage structure is already the highest in China. In 2008, it was 960 yuan per month. The pay for part-time workers was increased from 20 yuan per hour to 21 yuan per hour last year. In Shanghai,
Shanghai international flower exhibition starts on Thursday - March 22, 2018
The city's International Flower Exhibition will kick off at the Shanghai Botanical Garden in Xuhui District this Thursday. A sea of dahlia, rose, tulip, peony and lily, including some rare species, will
New initiative to compensate consumers quickly - March 21, 2018
CONSUMERS sore about quality issues can now claim their compensation easily and quickly under a new trial program. Under the scheme, which will be launched next Wednesday in Putuo District, a third party
Personal safety to be featured at international education exhibition - March 21, 2018
Special training for overseas students will be featured at an international education exhibition to be held in Shanghai at the end of the month to quell the number of accidents experienced by Chinese
Line 5 track extension completed, testing to begin this year - March 20, 2018
Track construction of the south extension of Metro Line 5 has been completed, while the installation of overhead electricity systems will be completed by the end of the month, allowing for trial operations
Work on to redo drainage system - March 20, 2018
SHANGHAI has launched a series of plans to rework the drainage system to separate wastewater and rainwater. The repairs or relaying of new pipes will affect 480 residential communities this year. Officials
One-stop senior care center opens in Shanghai - March 19, 2018
Shanghai opened the first one-stop senior care center in downtown Huangpu District over the weekend to provide free legal assistance and psychological support while catering to the needs for various recreational
