Government News
Shanghai announces new rules for civilian drones - January 21, 2026
Shanghai will implement new civilian drone flight rules on February 1 and launch a digital platform for its use, authorities said at a briefing on Tuesday.
2026 Shanghai Yuyuan Lantern Festival opens next week - January 21, 2026
Shanghai's signature Yuyuan Lantern Festival will open on January 26 this year and run through March 3, celebrating the city's unique Spring Festival culture and showcasing local festive atmosphere.
Shanghai Disney unveils expansion push ahead of 10th anniversary - January 21, 2026
As Shanghai Disney Resort approaches its 10th anniversary in 2026, multiple construction and expansion projects are underway–the largest wave since the park opened. An interactive BDX robot from "Star Wars" will also be introduced soon.
Shanghai’s retail sales climb 4.6% last year as inbound tourism hits new high - January 21, 2026
Shanghai’s total retail sales of consumer goods advanced 4.6 percent in 2025 from a year earlier, buoyed by strong policy support and a record number of inbound tourists, according to the latest data.
Shanghai economy shows resilience with 5.4% growth in 2025 - January 21, 2026
Shanghai's economy continued its steady development and transformation in 2025, with the city's Gross Domestic Product reaching 5.67 trillion yuan (US$790 billion), a 5.4 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Coffee, Matcha & LV Hotel: SH's newest openings - January 20, 2026
Shanghai's retail scene continues to evolve with each new opening, showcasing an ever-growing range of innovative, experience-driven spaces. From Louis Vuitton's elegant pop-up hotel in a century-old villa to Matcha Wang's authentic Japanese matcha delights, these new stores offer more than just products; they offer an opportunity to engage with the brand on a deeper, more immersive level.
Shanghai to host International Embodied Intelligence Expo in July 2026 - January 20, 2026
Shanghai will host the Shanghai International Embodied Intelligence Expo from July 2 to 4, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), as embodied intelligence moves from research labs into large-scale industrial application.
Free offices and housing: Lingang marks 6 years with startup push - January 20, 2026
Shanghai's Lingang Special Area just turned six years old. For many, the name still brings to mind ports, factories and logistics hubs. But at last Thursday's anniversary event, the talk was more about innovation, young talent, startups and digital creators.
Rewriting the retail playbook: How herbal coffee and DIY hotpot are redefining urban dining in Shanghai - January 20, 2026
Taking traditional Chinese medicine usually demands considerable perseverance. But when a stylishly dressed girl paid 25 yuan (US$3.5) for a donkey-hide gelatin and rose milk tea at the counter of the Numerator Pharmacy in downtown Shanghai, she showed genuine enjoyment.
China's ETF connect sees largest expansion ever - January 20, 2026
The Stock Connect program that allows investors in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland to trade stocks in each other's markets has marked its biggest expansion since starting in 2022.
