Government News
Shanghai adviser urges stronger support for youth-run small businesses - March 09, 2026
A national political adviser from Shanghai has called for clearer rules and stronger support for youth-run small businesses, saying many so-called youth economy stores face high rents, weak operating capacity and fierce copycat competition.
CPPCC members propose deepening China's health system reform to boost innovative drug profits - March 09, 2026
Two members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have suggested that the health system reform should be deepened to balance the interests of doctors, hospitals, and innovative drugmakers, so that more such drugs independently developed in China can benefit domestic patients.
AI enters the delivery room as Shanghai hospital launches women's health agent - March 09, 2026
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai has unveiled the city's first artificial intelligence medical agent designed specifically for maternity and female healthcare, integrating the technology into the full medical process.
Reebok’s owner replaces sportswear brand’s Chinese distributor after four years - March 09, 2026
The owner of Reebok has announced that it replaced the core operating partner for the sportswear brand in China, almost four years after appointing Tristate Holdings.
Shanghai to host Global Developer Pioneers Summit at end of March - March 09, 2026
This year's Global Developer Pioneers Summit will be hosted by the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Association in the city's Xuhui district at the end of this month, with AI technologies in the spotlight.
Shanghai Disney Resort launches 10th anniversary community giving program - March 05, 2026
Shanghai Disney Resort initiated a community giving program on Thursday to commemorate its upcoming 10th anniversary, donating 10,000 Shanghai Disneyland park tickets to local nonprofit organizations.
China aims to curb 'involutionary' competition, promotes paid leave to boost consumption - March 05, 2026
A political adviser has called on the Chinese government to intervene and curb "involutionary" competition, arguing that the pervasive culture of overtime is not only a labor rights issue but a drag on the nation's economic vitality.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan kicks off with Shanghai‘s focus on future industries - March 05, 2026
The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, setting the stage for the country's 15th Five‑Year Plan (2026‑2030).
Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining emphasizes momentum and transformation at NPC delegation meeting - March 05, 2026
Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining, speaking at a plenary meeting of the Shanghai delegation to the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday afternoon, called for ful
Vice-mayor invites multinationals to set up regional HQs in Shanghai - March 05, 2026
Comparing the China market to a continuously expanding supersized cake, with Shanghai as the most delicious slice, Lu Shan, vice-mayor of Shanghai, said during the city's annual commerce and investment briefing that multinational corporations are welcome to set up regional headquarters in the city to establish a presence in China and serve the world, as Shanghai rallies to provide a platform to strengthen their global competitiveness.
