Government News
Pudong awards - April 18, 2017
SHANGHAI’S Pudong New Area yesterday awarded 10 outstanding company officials and entrepreneurs for their contributions to Pudong’s economic growth in 2016. The winners are led by Jiang Liping, chief
Shanghai steps up fight against invading foreign species - April 17, 2017
Shanghai border control authorities will blacklist people who intentionally bring in non-native plants and animals multiple times. Officials with Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau
Heritage site for first helicopter airport - April 17, 2017
SHANGHAI’S first helicopter airport will be built at the former Longhua Airport in Xuhui District by early 2019, officials said yesterday. Longhua Helicopter Airport will cover 30,000 square meters at
Han Zheng meets new Canadian ambassador - April 14, 2017
SHANGHAI Party Secretary Han Zheng received Canada’s new ambassador to China John McCallum on Monday. He said the two nations’ leaders exchanged visits regularly in recent years. Chinese President Xi
Shanghai is biggest global trading city - April 13, 2017
SHANGHAI has emerged as the world’s largest international trading city due to the government’s measures to encourage and upgrade trade, government officials said yesterday. Imports and exports through
Shanghai plans to build airport No. 3 - April 12, 2017
SHANGHAI is planning a new airport for general aviation — which includes private and business jets — to relieve pressure on Pudong and Hongqiao, officials said yesterday. It will serve both fixed-wing
Innovative design center - April 12, 2017
SHANGHAI Jiao Tong University has set up an international center for innovative design. The university announced yesterday the center would cultivate creative talents and serve Shanghai’s industrial upgrading. The
300 events to offer help for startups - April 11, 2017
SHANGHAI Human Resources and Social Security Bureau launched this year’s startup service campaign yesterday, announcing about 300 activities are to be organized around the city. These include an event
Music festival gets the wind in its sails - April 11, 2017
SOME 130 bands from China and overseas will perform at an annual wind music festival later this month. The performances, most of which will offer admission, will be presented at military camps, schools,
Concert hall for Baoshan - April 10, 2017
BAOSHAN District will build a landmark concert hall in north Shanghai to cover the shortage of major cultural venues in the area, the district government said. Shanghai Changtan Concert Hall, which is
