Government News
New bus lanes to cut travel time - January 12, 2017
NEW 17.5-kilometer bus-only lanes under the Yan’an Elevated Road will provide a quicker public transport alternative along the trunk road, however some intersections are expected to be more congested
Giving better care to the elderly - January 11, 2017
SHANGHAI is upgrading its care for the elderly, including introducing nursing insurance and setting up more community based care centers combining day care, rehabilitation and nursing services. The city
Opening up sporting space for better living - January 11, 2017
SHANGHAI will build more sports facilities to reach the goal of letting every citizen have an average 2.4 square meters of sports facilities each by 2020. The Shanghai Sports Bureau says 50 more jogging/walking
Driverless train - January 10, 2017
A DRIVERLESS train running on rubber tires and concrete roads arrived at Shanghai yesterday, which will run on the third phase of Metro Line 8. The new section is expected to be opened by the end of
City creates new tourist areas - January 10, 2017
SHANGHAI will create six national-level tourism areas centered around Sheshan, Dianshan Lake, the Bund and the Dongtan wetland by 2020, a highlight of its target to build a world famous tourism city,
Timing to minimize impact - January 09, 2017
THE renovation of the People’s Square Metro Station will start on January 17 to minimize the impact on commuters, the Metro operator said on Saturday. The renovation, which affects Lines 1 and 8, was
Donations of US$25m received - January 09, 2017
THE Shanghai Charity Foundation raised 170 million yuan (US$25 million) from the public during the city’s year-end monthlong charity event which ended on Saturday, the foundation said. Eight major partners
New incentives to get people hired - January 06, 2017
SHANGHAI government has raised subsidies for enterprises to encourage them to hire people who want to work but who have been unable to find a job for at least six months. Besides the disabled, families
Serving a tasty food on a special day - January 06, 2017
Abbot Juexing helps to distribute a total of 5,000 bowls of Laba congee at the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai yesterday. Laba means the eighth day of the 12th lunar month, which this year fell yesterday.
Public video traffic violations - January 05, 2017
MORE than 1,700 videos of traffic violations shot by mobile phones were uploaded to the Shanghai Traffic Police app within a two-week period, police said yesterday. The app was launched last month. More
