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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.
Shanghai’s roadmap for the next decade: finance, AI, green tech - January 20, 2026
Laying out an ambitious blueprint for the next decade, Shanghai has pledged to strengthen its role as a global financial hub, betting heavily on AI, advanced manufacturing, and low-carbon technologies under its new five-year plan.
Shanghai sets advanced manufacturing at core of 15th Five-Year Plan - January 20, 2026
Shanghai unveiled its "15th Five-Year Plan," which aims to build a modern industrial system centered on advanced manufacturing.
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.
