Government News
Shanghai kicks off 2026 with packed sports events - January 06, 2026
Shanghai launched its 2026 sports calendar on Jan 1, ushering in a year that will feature 165 international and domestic sporting events, including the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix and the Global Champions Tour Shanghai.
Huangpu offers incentives to attract top professionals - January 06, 2026
Huangpu District has announced new measures aimed at enhancing its talent services and improving the business environment in line with the city government's recently unveiled "Business Environment Action Plan 9.0."
China's benchmark stock index rises to over-decade high - January 06, 2026
Chinese stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 1.5 percent to 4,083.67 points, marking its highest level in over a decade.
Shanghai's new visa-free business zone begins operations - January 06, 2026
Shanghai has launched operations at the eastern section of the Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone, which serves as the project's pilot area.
Shanghai introduces new regulations to boost cruise economy - January 06, 2026
Shanghai has introduced new regulations to promote the development of the cruise economy as part of its efforts to build an Asia-Pacific cruise hub.
Shanghai unveils development blueprint for 2026-30 - January 06, 2026
Shanghai has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for its next phase of economic and social development, outlining key goals, tasks, and priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
World's first genetic testing kit for pancreatic cancer developed in Shanghai - January 05, 2026
Experts from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center have announced the successful development of a genetic testing kit for pancreatic cancer, offering a precise approach to one of the most lethal forms of cancer.
Shanghai breaks ground on North-South Passageway, easing rush-hour gridlock - January 05, 2026
Rush-hour congestion on Shanghai's North-South Elevated Road has long been part of daily life for many drivers. That pressure may soon ease.
Shanghai aims to become world's eVTOL capital by 2028 - January 05, 2026
The Shanghai government has issued new guidelines to spur the local electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft sector over the next three years, with the goal of becoming the eVTOL capital of the world.
Shanghai rolls out new plan to enhance business environment - January 04, 2026
Building on existing measures that have positioned the city as a leader in 22 World Bank business environment indicators, Shanghai released its latest action plan last Sunday aimed at further accelerating the development of its world-class business environment, according to official sources.
