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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.
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.
