Government News
Voting starts on feathered friends - April 10, 2017
IF you have a favorite bird, now’s your chance to see it more often. Shanghai’s greenery authorities launched a voting campaign over the weekend as preparation for a city bird selection. Shanghai Wildlife
Startups on the rise as more go for daring option - April 07, 2017
SHANGHAI residents are increasingly active in starting up businesses. The government’s efforts to promote entrepreneurship and innovation with favorable policies have proved a success, according to a
Education expo to kick off in Shanghai - April 07, 2017
THE 14th Shanghai Education Expo which shows the latest educational achievements and trends will kick off tomorrow at Shanghai Exhibition Center. Besides showcasing Shanghai’s efforts in improving educational
Xujiahui sports park to open 24/7 - April 06, 2017
SHANGHAI’S largest public sports venue is to be built in Xujiahui, according to the city’s top planning body. Xujiahui Sports Park, covering 406,000 square meters by Caoxi Road N., Lingling Road, Tianyaoqiao
Marathon registration starts - April 06, 2017
REGISTRATION has started for the 2017 Shanghai Chongming International Marathon, which will be held on Chongming Island on April 30. The event — one of the city’s two major running events in the spring
Millions pay tribute on Qingming - April 05, 2017
MORE than 2.2 million people visited Shanghai’s cemeteries and columbariums on Qingming Festival yesterday to pay tribute to the deceased. The total was down just over 11 percent compared to the same
Shanghai gears vocational training for growth - April 05, 2017
A validation team from WorldSkills International, a global organization that promotes vocational training, recently visited Shanghai to view the city’s efforts in vocational education and training. Its
Shanghai to reduce corporate costs and taxes of 40b yuan this year - April 01, 2017
SHANGHAI is expected to reduce costs and taxes of 40 billion yuan (US$5.8 billion) this year for businesses through measures such as abolishing some administrative fees and offering cheaper power, said
‘HONEST Campaign’ to boost food safety in stores and dining venues - March 31, 2017
Shanghai Food Safety Federation launched an “Honest Campaign” on Thursday calling for honest and transparent operations in supermarkets, convenient stores, hypermarkets and dining venues to ensure food
Big facelift for historic Changning - March 31, 2017
CHANGNING District will launch a major renovation campaign of old residential buildings this year. Officials said yesterday the aim was to improve the living environment, while restoring the original
