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‘Magnolia expatriates’ honored for outstanding contribution to the city - September 07, 2017
FIFTY people from 18 countries were given the Magnolia Silver Award yesterday in recognition of their contribution to Shanghai’s development. The expatriate contributions, made in the fields of business,
Air-defense test date announced - September 07, 2017
AIR defense sirens will sound across the city at noon on September 16, which marks this year’s National Defense Education Day. The drill will test the city’s siren warning system and help residents to
Xuhui displays its romantic, tranquil side - September 06, 2017
XUHUI is proud of its romantic streets and ambience — and it wants more tourists to sample what the district has to offer. It is inviting tourists to experience the charm of Hengfu (Hengshan Road and
Shopping’s big day is on the way - September 06, 2017
THE city’s annual shopping festival starts on Friday. The festival, part of Shanghai Tourism Festival, will include dining, entertainment, and cultural exhibitions, Shanghai Commission of Commerce said. More
Jiao Tong and COMAC sign pact on test flights - September 05, 2017
A leading city university is playing a key role in China’s aviation industry. Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China yesterday signed a contract to jointly build
Group wedding to mark cruise liner festival - September 05, 2017
AN osmanthus blossom festival, a float parade and a group wedding at sea will form part of a carnival from Saturday near the city’s major cruise liner port in Baoshan District. The Shanghai Cruise Liner
More buses and some routes adjusted - September 04, 2017
SHANGHAI'S bus operators have increased traffic capacity as the new semester of local primary schools and high schools began last Friday. According to the city’s transportation commission, Shanghai Bashi
Tourism parade set to float your boat - September 04, 2017
A highlight of the Shanghai Tourism Festival will be 25 decorated floats parading down Huaihai Road M. on Sunday. They will feature culture, tradition, landscape and cartoon figures, and will be illuminated
FTZ companies tap overseas art market - September 01, 2017
The number of art and cultural companies operating in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone has exceeded 500 with a total turnover of over 30 billion yuan a year, according to a recent forum held in the city. To
Overseas Chinese get special service in Changning - September 01, 2017
SHANGHAI’S overseas Chinese affairs center has opened its first branch — in Changning District — to better serve Chinese who hold foreign passports to live and work in the city. The move is a result
