Government News
Services draw most of foreign capital - August 17, 2016
SHANGHAI'S service industry attracted most of the foreign investment in the first half of the year as investors tapped the opening-up policies used in the city's free trade zone, the Shanghai Commission
Shanghai tourism splendor available in its first official bilingual VR and 4K MV - August 17, 2016
THE city's first bilingual VR and 4K MV that shows off Shanghai's tourism splendor was unveiled today, while Shanghai-born actor Hu Ge was appointed the city's tourism ambassador. The MV called "Our Shanghai"
Airports introduce new security measures at terminal entrances - August 16, 2016
AS security is broadly stepped up due to terrorism fears in advance of the G20 Summit, passengers at Shanghai's two airports will now be checked for explosive residue and have their luggage X-rayed at
Deep discounts during the Tourism Festival - August 16, 2016
SIXTY visitor attractions in the city, including the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Chenshan Botanical Garden, Guyi Garden, Jinjiang Amusement Park and Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, will offer half-price
Hot orange wheels: contemporaryrekindling of China's cycling past - August 15, 2016
THIS summer, Mobike, a bicycle-sharing program, is sweeping Shanghai, with its iconic hot orange wheel hubs seen everywhere in the city. Launched by Beijing Mobike Technology in April, this Internet-driven,
Young workers showcase skills in vocational talent competition - August 15, 2016
YOUNG people from across China had an opportunity to show off their vocational skills over the weekend in a competition at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. The event was held
Ukrainian dancer wins top ballet prize - August 12, 2016
UKRAINIAN dancer Olexander Omelchenko was awarded the Grand Prix prize at the 5th Shanghai International Ballet Competition. He was presented with the prize at an awards ceremony and gala last night at
More rental E-cars on the way - August 12, 2016
IN an effort to encourage the use of green transport, the city is increasing the number of electric cars available for rent to 5,000 by the end of year, when the number of service centers in operation
700 reading events planned for book fair - August 11, 2016
MORE than 700 reading events will be held around the city during the upcoming Shanghai Book Fair, which will feature prestigious guests including Nobel Prize laureate Svetlana Alexievich and popular science
New rush-hour trains - August 11, 2016
EIGHT-CARRIAGE trains will be added to the existing four-carriage fleet running between East Xujing and Tangzhen stations on Metro Line 2 during the evening rush hour starting tomorrow, the city's Metro
