Government News
Lantern and light shows: Shanghai's Spring Festival celebrations kick off - January 19, 2026
Shanghai has launched 2026 Spring Festival celebrations with a series of intangible cultural heritage events citywide.
Tongji University's Wu Jiang assumes presidency of architects' Asia council - January 19, 2026
Wu Jiang, professor at Tongji University, took over as the 23rd president of the Architects Regional Council Asia last Saturday, marking the council's first president from the Chinese mainland since its founding in 1979.
Chinese on-demand service giant Meituan enters auto sales sector - January 19, 2026
Meituan, the largest on-demand delivery service provider in China, has teamed up with a local car sales service provider to co-develop a new platform, allowing users to compare different 4S (sales, spare parts, services, and survey) dealerships and discounts.
Chinese innovative drugs' global rise is hot topic at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference - January 19, 2026
Chinese innovative drugs were an unavoidable topic among participants at the 44th annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference due to their growing importance in the global pharmaceutical industry, with discussion focusing on innovative pipelines, tie-up opportunities, and the new international competitive landscape.
Lu'an unveils special Spring Festival gifts at Shanghai bazaar - January 19, 2026
The 2026 Lu'an Nianhuo (Chinese New Year Goods) Bazaar opened in the Pudong New Area over the weekend, amid the backdrop of deepening cooperation between Shanghai and Lu'an, east China's Anhui Province.
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.
