
Government News
Chinese innovative drugs' global rise is hot topic at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference - January 19, 2026
Chinese innovative drugs were an unavoidable topic among participants at the 44th annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference due to their growing importance in the global pharmaceutical industry, with discussion focusing on innovative pipelines, tie-up opportunities, and the new international competitive landscape.
Lu'an unveils special Spring Festival gifts at Shanghai bazaar - January 19, 2026
The 2026 Lu'an Nianhuo (Chinese New Year Goods) Bazaar opened in the Pudong New Area over the weekend, amid the backdrop of deepening cooperation between Shanghai and Lu'an, east China's Anhui Province.
More Trains, More Tastes: Shanghai's Rail Shake-Up Brings New Flexibility to Travel - January 18, 2026
For travelers in Shanghai, spontaneous rail trips are becoming easier to pull off.
Baoshan Aims to Build Global Hub for Humanoid Robots - January 18, 2026
Shanghai's northern Baoshan District is establishing itself as a leading hub for humanoid robotics, supported by a new initiative aimed at developing a world-class business environment.
Shanghai Unveils New Action Plan to Boost Mass Production, Use of Self-Driving Cars - January 18, 2026
Shanghai has released a new action plan aiming to build the eastern metropolis into a leading area for high-level self-driving technology by promoting the mass production and large-scale application of fully autonomous vehicles.
Finance Shares Lag Tech Heyday, But Investors Reward Innovative Firms - January 18, 2026
Banks, insurers and other finance companies took a backseat to the surge in technology shares on Chinese mainland markets in 2025, but in a sense, it's their traditional stability that attracts more risk-averse investors.
Changning ranks 2nd in GDP per capita among Shanghai's districts - January 18, 2026
The regional gross domestic product per capita of Changning district in Shanghai ranked second in the city in 2025, and its per-capita park green area ranked first in the central urban area, the district government's work report showed.
Fudan's AI guidelines aid both students, teachers - January 15, 2026
Instructors and professors shall transition from being mere knowledge transmitters to learning designers and intelligent guides, while students shall evolve from tool users to human-machine collaborative decision-makers, according to guidelines on the application of generative artificial intelligence in education released by Fudan University on Monday.
SFDA new wave fashion awards unveils finalists - January 15, 2026
The Shanghai Fashion Designers Association (SFDA) Creative Talent Program 'Act Two' unveiled the finalists of the First Edition New Wave Fashion Awards at the SFDA Designers' House in Shanghai last Friday, officially announcing six finalists selected for the first edition of the program.
AgiBot gains lead in world humanoid robot uptrend - January 15, 2026
The global humanoid robot industry witnessed a remarkable surge in 2025, with Chinese manufacturers, led by Shanghai-based AgiBot — also known as Zhiyuan Robotics — surging to the forefront on both commercial deployment and technological prowess, according to a report by market research firm Omdia.

