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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.
China’s Yangtze River Delta region updates leniency rules to boost business environment - January 15, 2026
Market regulators in Shanghai and the eastern provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui have joined forces to more clearly define the regulations for lighter penalties and exemptions, reflecting the Yangtze River Delta region's commitment to fostering a more inclusive and rule-of-law-based business climate.
Shanghai taps finance to boost consumption in 28-point action plan - January 15, 2026
Shanghai has unveiled a new blueprint to spur consumption by better aligning service supply with consumer demand with a particular focus on finance. The action plan sets out 28 policies with financial services clearly identified as a key driver of consumption upgrading and an important link between consumers and producers.
National database for hepato-biliary cancer established - January 14, 2026
A nationwide innovative network for hepato-biliary cancer was launched in Shanghai over the weekend, aiming to create a national database, advance innovative research, and strengthen collaboration between clinical practice and new drug development – all with the goal of extending patient survival and improving their quality of life.
Marriage registrations surge in Shanghai following nationwide policy change - January 14, 2026
Shanghai recorded more than 175,000 marriage and divorce registrations, including more than 125,000 couples for marriage, last year, the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau said on Monday.
Chinese BCI startup NeuroXess breaks ground on 'super plant,' aims to start mass production in second half - January 14, 2026
NeuroXess has started construction work on the Chinese brain-computer interface startup's "super factory", which is expected to go live in the second half of this year and allow the cutting-edge technology to move from the laboratory to mass production.
Shanghai unveils cultural tourism program for Spring Festival holiday - January 14, 2026
Shanghai announced multiple cultural and tourism activities for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, featuring a lineup of about 2,570 events, according to the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism.
China unveils first AI model to gauge weather's impact on stock market - January 13, 2026
China has revealed its first artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to analyze the impact of weather patterns on financial markets, marking a novel step in climate-aware risk management, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has said.
