Government News
The Left Bank, the Thames? Or Shanghai's new riverside rival - October 19, 2016
HUANGPU River is to become one of the world’s top riverside areas — on a par with the Left Bank in Paris and London's Thames walkways — when the city's plans come to fruition. Uninterrupted pedestrian
Shanghai suits go into orbit - October 18, 2016
THE two astronauts on the Shenzhou-11 mission will be wearing clothes designed at Shanghai's Donghua University. After two decades of research, the university has come up with outfits suitable for work,
Fragrant bloom's late arrival - October 18, 2016
SWEET scented osmanthus is in full bloom in the city, and the fragrance of the sweet-smelling plant should linger for about a week to 10 days, botanical experts said yesterday. This year’s osmanthus has
Downtown road set to become an expressway - October 17, 2016
A congested downtown road is to become an urban expressway with a new tunnel in a bid to solve traffic problems in west Shanghai, the city government said yesterday. The 2.9-kilometer tunnel will be built
City shifts focus from vehicles to people - October 17, 2016
THE city is planning to make more space for pedestrians and bicycles in future road renovation projects, with a new guideline on street design expected to be issued by the end of the month. According
Zhangjiang seeks to lure top expat talent - October 14, 2016
ZHANGJIANG National Innovation Demonstration Zone is to develop a multi-language mobile public service platform to help foreigners to settle down in Shanghai. The zone will also explore incentive measures
Warm reception for Putuo’s cool sharing fridges - October 14, 2016
THE sharing fridge in Puxiong Community of Putuo District has been welcomed by residents since opening last Sunday, volunteers said, though some people were shy about claiming free food. Another sharing
Pudong will go green in a big way - October 13, 2016
THE Pudong New Area is to build a huge green space — bigger than the whole of Huangpu District. Most of the space will be devoted to gardens and farmland. Planning had been approved by the city government,
Foundations launched to promote innovation - October 13, 2016
TWO foundations were launched yesterday in Yangpu District to promote innovation and entrepreneurship around the city, while three top universities in Shanghai also signed related strategic cooperation
Mayor meets visiting Portuguese prime minister - October 12, 2016
SHANGHAI Mayor Yang Xiong met the visiting Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and his delegation on Monday. Yang said that Shanghai and Portugal have sound cooperation ties and Shanghai became sister
