
Government News
World’s first fully HTS tokamak sets fusion duration record in Shanghai - April 01, 2026
The world’s first fully high-temperature superconducting tokamak operated in Shanghai by local nuclear energy startup Energy Singularity has set a new record for the longest test duration of a nuclear fusion device by a commercial enterprise.
Shanghai industry trade fair spotlights China's robotics boom - April 01, 2026
A wave of commercial agreements swept through the Hotel & Shop Plus 2026 in Shanghai on April 1, signaling an accelerated push for robotics integration across China's service sectors.
Pierre Fabre to boost investment in China - April 01, 2026
French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics company Pierre Fabre Laboratories will continue to increase its investment and cooperation efforts in China, one of its top priority markets globally and a strategic pillar for the company's future growth, fulfilling its long-term commitment of "in China, for China".
Chery, JLR recast JV model with new Freelander brand - April 01, 2026
China's Chery Automobile and British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover unveiled a new global NEV brand, Freelander, on Tuesday, marking a shift in their joint-venture model toward deeper integration and independent brand operations.
Shanghai launches program to bolster government-subsidized housing supply - April 01, 2026
The first apartment purchased via Shanghai's mechanism of acquiring pre-owned homes to guarantee the supply of government-subsidized rental housing completed its transaction on Tuesday, marking a closed loop of home circulation under the pilot program.
Shanghai blazes a unique path in becoming a global hub for the launch of products - March 29, 2026
Shanghai has pioneered a unique path since proposing in 2018 to develop itself into a global hub for product debuts, contributing valuable experience for other cities, according to a report released last Saturday in Shanghai by the Development Research Center of the State Council.
Chip firms signal 'localized supply chain' at SEMICON China 2026 - March 29, 2026
Shanghai hosted the nation's largest semiconductor trade show, SEMICON China 2026, from last Wednesday to Friday. Covering over 100,000 square meters, the event showcased China's "de-risking" strategy as domestic equipment manufacturers transition from prototype to high-volume industrialization.
AI summit takes flight in Shanghai with 'lobster wave' - March 29, 2026
The 2026 Global Developer Pioneers Summit (GDPS) kicked off on March 27 in Shanghai, transforming the city-level artificial intelligence conference into a sea of bright red lobster logos.
Chinese e-retailer PDD charts new path with USD14.5 billion investment in self-owned brand - March 29, 2026
PDD Holdings will invest CNY100 billion (USD14.5 billion) over three years to integrate the supply chains of both its e-retail platform Pinduoduo and its global shopping platform Temu, to launch its own brand “Xinpinmu.”
Shanghai unveils 2026 action plan to empower five suburban 'New Cities' - March 29, 2026
Shanghai unveiled an action plan last Thursday to boost industrial clusters, urban services, and innovation ecosystems in five suburban "new cities."

