Government News
New round of facelifts for malls at Yuyuan - December 28, 2017
SHANGHAI’S iconic Yuyuan Garden commercial malls are undergoing a new round of makeovers to mainly upgrade its dining options while highlighting local cultural heritage. The traditional restaurants near
Line 17, Line 9 extension ready to start - December 28, 2017
METRO Line 17 and the east extension of Line 9 will become operational from December 30, the Shanghai Metro operator announced yesterday. Line 17, which has 13 stations, runs 35 kilometers from Shanghai
Pudong to shorten the approval process for project construction permits - December 27, 2017
Pudong New Area held a news briefing on Monday on optimizing the market environment and deepening the reform of the approval process of companies’ investment and construction projects, which will shorten
Seniors insurance pilot goes citywide - December 27, 2017
A pilot insurance program for senior citizens needing long-term nursing care will expand from three districts to the entire city from January 1. The program targets citizens aged 60 or more who need long-term
Clerks train as judges to ease shortage - December 26, 2017
Shanghai's first batch of 157 clerks-turned-judges is bringing new blood to local courts. The 157 new judges, aged from 28 to 41, were selected from 296 law clerks across the city who underwent a series
New expressway links Hongqiao hub, Pudong airport - December 25, 2017
The new Jiamin Elevated Road will open at 10am on Friday, completing the expressway link between the Hongqiao transportation hub and Pudong airport — with almost no traffic lights. This means the Hongqiao
New ban on fireworks to come into effect - December 25, 2017
A ban on playing with fireworks and firecrackers around highrises outside the Outer Ring Road that are clad with flammable materials is to come into effect next year. Meanwhile, the ban on fireworks and
12 souvenirs capture tourism awards - December 22, 2017
TWELVE souvenirs featuring Shanghai landscape, culture, history and glamour with innovative design and local flavor won awards on Thursday after coming out tops in the city’s annual tourism souvenir competition.
Shanghai sees steady economic growth in November - December 22, 2017
Shanghai's economic growth in November was steady, with increases in industrial output, consumer prices and transport activity, according to Shanghai Statistics Bureau. The value of total output of industrial
Work starts on Xujiahui skywalk - December 21, 2017
Construction has begun on the initial phase of a circular skywalk to connect malls in the Xujiahui area. It will open by the end of 2018 as an “urban balcony” complete with greenery and art exhibits. The
