Government News
Latest addition to the waterfront - September 01, 2017
CONSTRUCTION will be completed this month on a bridge over a main Huangpu River branch in Xuhui. Chunshengang Bridge is set to become an ideal sightseeing spot to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the
Ground-breaking cultural landmark - August 31, 2017
CONSTRUCTION started yesterday on a landmark complex in Changning District. Sited near Liu Haisu Art Museum, the art and commercial complex on Yan’an Road W. aims to meet the increasing demands of downtown
Shanghai will be at the heart of China’s artificial intelligence - August 31, 2017
SHANGHAI is to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence in China. AI will mean a more convenient lifestyle for residents, easier and safer working practices, and improved profits for business,
Shanghai half marathon canceled to meet ‘demand of our runners’ - August 30, 2017
SHANGHAI is following in Beijing’s footsteps by canceling the 21-kilometer international half marathon event. Organizers announced yesterday that this year’s half marathon, which was due to take place
More streets opened for night car parking - August 30, 2017
SHANGHAI has opened 49 night parking areas along local streets in response to the increasing demands for more spaces to park vehicles at night. Government officials said yesterday that about 1,500 cars
City’s tallest building opens its top floors - August 29, 2017
Shanghai Tower opened its top space on its 125th and 126th floors to the public yesterday. They feature a 1,000-ton stabilizing system for the building along with a cutting-edge concert hall. The domestically
City seeks overseas science students - August 28, 2017
SHANGHAI wants to recruit more bright science students from abroad. It has launched a project to sponsor more international exchange programs to attract more young foreign scientists, particularly from
Forest festival for Chongming - August 28, 2017
A three-day forest tourism festival will be launched in Shanghai on September 25, featuring cycling, camping, a float parade and folk culture. A cycling tour around Chongming Island, a holiday destination
‘Butterfly bridge’ nearly ready at Dianshan Lake - August 25, 2017
A bridge spanning the city’s largest lake is near completion in the western Qingpu District suburb, the district’s water authority said yesterday. The 1.47-kilometer-long bridge over Dianshan Lake in
City campaign spots 38,000 traffic offenses - August 25, 2017
MORE than 38,000 offenses from long-distance buses, tourist buses, trucks transporting industrial chemicals and heavily laden trucks have been committed in the city this month alone. The offenses were
