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AI trainer certification emerges as top-tier credential in Shanghai - January 26, 2026
In a bustling Shanghai office building last Saturday, dozens of white-collar workers gathered for a hands-on artificial intelligence (AI) training session, reflecting the city's soaring interest in becoming AI trainers. This emerging profession, officially recognized as "AI trainer" in China's occupational catalog, has been officially listed as "an occupation in short supply" in Shanghai.
Shanghai Foreign Invested Enterprise Youth Talent Association eyes deeper collaboration for FDI growth - January 26, 2026
The Shanghai Foreign Invested Enterprise Youth Talent Association convened its second membership meeting at the Shanghai CPPCC Auditorium on January 24. The event brought together over 200 representatives from foreign enterprises.
Shanghai’s bulk property sales market to stay centered on smaller deals in 2026 - January 26, 2026
The reset that began taking shape in Shanghai’s market for bulk property sales last year — with both the type of assets changing hands and the profile of buyers shifting — is expected to continue this year, according to industry insiders.
Chinese AI startup Stepfun raises US$718.8 million to boost foundation models development, terminal agents use - January 26, 2026
Stepfun, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup that has a deep alliance with auto giant Geely Automobile Holdings, has secured about 5 billion yuan (US$718.8 million) for developing foundation models, promoting the use of terminal Agent applications, and accelerating the exploration of AI + innovative product forms.
49-million-trip shuffle: How Shanghai is rerouting travel for Chinese New Year rush - January 25, 2026
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Shanghai is preparing for the busiest travel period of the year. During the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush from February 2 to March 13, the city expects around 49.15 million intercity passenger trips, up about 5 percent from last year.
Michelin launches first global 'future factory' in Shanghai - January 25, 2026
The Michelin Group inaugurated its first global "future factory" in Shanghai last Friday, with a total project investment of 3 billion yuan ($425 million).
Nvidia CEO visiting Shanghai as US eases curbs on H200 chips - January 25, 2026
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, visited Shanghai last Friday, underscoring the importance of the Chinese market to the US semiconductor company, which has been subject to a series of US export controls on its most advanced AI chips to China, sources told China Daily.
Shanghai takes new measures to build global metals trading hub - January 25, 2026
Shanghai is launching a new initiative to accelerate the development of the non-ferrous metals sector– including copper, aluminum, and nickel – while integrating trading across futures, spot, and derivatives markets.
Aviation sci-fi park Nantianmen to open in 2027 - January 22, 2026
A theme park based on Chinese aviation science fiction is scheduled to open on August 1, 2027, in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area, according to its operator.
Shanghai's New Year's Eve dinners in high demand, from old brands to rural tables - January 22, 2026
As the Spring Festival approaches, New Year's Eve dinner bookings in Shanghai are booming. From iconic city restaurants to countryside eateries, tables filled with reunion flavors are in high demand across the city.
