Government News
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.
Shanghai set to become the world's largest proton and heavy ion center - January 13, 2026
The Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion facility has received formal approval for its second-phase development, enabling Shanghai to become the world's largest clinical facility for particle therapy.
Shanghai to achieve clinical application of invasive BCI by 2030 - January 13, 2026
Shanghai aims to fully implement invasive brain-computer interface in clinical applications by 2030, according to the latest guidance document for the BCI industry.
Shanghai pursues advanced automated manufacturing by 2028 - January 13, 2026
A three-year action plan has been unveiled to support the transformation and upgrade of Shanghai's advanced manufacturing sector in the coming three years, with ambitious goals including nurturing 100 manufacturing enterprises each with an annual output of above 1 billion yuan ($143.39 million) and raising the city's robot density to 650 robots per 10,000 employees by 2028, according to official sources.
Shanghai releases 26 measures to support foreign-funded R&D centers - January 13, 2026
Shanghai introduced a package of 26 measures on Jan 8 to bolster foreign-funded research and development centers, aiming to strengthen their capabilities and enhance their role within the city's innovation ecosystem.
Grassroots support: Top public hospital launches drone delivery of drugs, testing samples - January 12, 2026
To better support grassroots medical care, China's first drone delivery route between a top-tier public hospital and community health centers successfully completed its inaugural flight in Shanghai last Thursday.
China's first 10,000-tonne bridge rotates to span maglev line - January 12, 2026
A silent "air ballet" unfolded in Pudong, Shanghai, on the night of January 8. The continuous beam of the Chuansha Super Major Bridge, weighing about 10,000 tonnes, completed a 60-degree rotation with millimeter-level precision under the traction of four intelligent jacks, successfully spanning the operational maglev line and Yingbin Expressway.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to launch Asia-Pacific tour in March - January 11, 2026
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, together with cellist Wang Jian and young pianist Wang Yalun, will launch an Asia-Pacific tour in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore in March. They will hold five concerts at the Hamer Hall in Melbourne, the Sydney Opera House, the Auckland Arts Festival, and the Esplanade in Singapore from March 13 to 23.
Shanghai accelerates 'AI+manufacturing' ambitions with new industrial roadmap - January 11, 2026
A batch of city-level industrial AI pioneers, innovative applications and joint laboratories were unveiled in Shanghai last Thursday, marking the city's big step in integrating artificial intelligence into the manufacturing sector to build a resilient and secure industrial chain.
Shanghai targets USD208 billion-plus revenue for leasing and business services by 2028 - January 11, 2026
Shanghai aims to lift the operating revenue of the city’s leasing and business services sector to more than CNY1.5 trillion (USD208 billion) by 2028, up from CNY1.3 trillion last year, according to a local-government policy document released on January 9.
