Government News
Shanghai airports boost services for international travelers ahead of Spring Festival - February 03, 2026
The number of international visitors during this year's Spring Festival travel rush is expected to rise as more countries are added to China's visa-free program, Shanghai's airport authority said on Monday.
Preparation week for WorldSkills competition kicks off - February 03, 2026
The Preparation Week for the 48th WorldSkills Competition kicked off in Shanghai on Monday, marking a critical phase in the final stretch towards the global skills event slated to begin in 232 days.
Shanghai starts buying pre-owned homes to bolster resale housing market - February 03, 2026
Shanghai has initiated a pilot program to buy pre-owned homes with the aim of boosting the supply of affordable rentals for migrants and young people as well as invigorating the city’s second-hand housing market.
Shanghai accelerates 'AI+' integration, innovation in key industries in 2026 - February 03, 2026
Shanghai is set to intensify its "AI+" initiative, focusing on enhancing computational infrastructure, industry-specific data, and vertical AI model development, as well as promoting the widespread application of next-generation intelligent terminals and systems, said Gong Zheng, mayor of Shanghai, on Tuesday.
Shanghai Two Sessions offer suggestions on boosting foreign tourists' spending - February 03, 2026
Members of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have put forward multiple suggestions on attracting overseas consumers to spend more during the city's annual Two Sessions.
Shanghai's 'Two Sessions' design 2026 growth blueprint - February 03, 2026
Shanghai's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target is approximately 5 percent.
Shanghai sets 5% growth target for the year - February 03, 2026
Shanghai has set an economic growth target of about 5 percent for 2026, outlining plans to expand foreign investment, boost global tourism, and accelerate major infrastructure projects, including new Metro lines linking key districts and Chongming Island.
Shanghai Two Sessions to spotlight AI, low-altitude economy as growth engines - February 02, 2026
Members of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference are set to submit proposals at the opening of the city’s annual Two Sessions on February 2, focusing on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and the low-altitude economy to support Shanghai’s goal of becoming an international science and innovation center.
China, UK museums to co-host exhibition on European art in Shanghai - February 02, 2026
Museums from China and the United Kingdom have agreed to jointly host an exhibition on European art in Shanghai in 2027, showcasing works spanning nearly seven centuries.
70 percent capacity boost at Shanghai Railway Station's South Entrance for Spring Festival rush - February 02, 2026
Shanghai Railway Station has ramped up entry and security screening capacity at its South Entrance ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush, which begins on February 2.
