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China's AWE 2026 showcases record number of robots as AI home devices gain ground - March 15, 2026
The Appliance & Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE 2026) in Shanghai is showcasing the largest number of robots in its history, highlighting rapid advances in household service robots and artificial intelligence-powered home appliances.
Shanghai to expand Yuan’s cross-border use, city’s PBOC head says - March 15, 2026
Shanghai, the Chinese mainland’s leading financial hub, will expand the Chinese yuan’s cross-border use, and together with the newly formed Digital Yuan International Operation Center, foster a new ecosystem for cross-border payments, according to the head of the city’s branch of the People’s Bank of China.
Shanghai reaps tourism bonanza as F1 drives up visitor numbers - March 15, 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix has emerged as a major catalyst for Shanghai's tourism and commerce, statistics showed.
Eastern Hub Business Zone hosts 1st major global expo - March 12, 2026
The Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2026, which kicked off on March 12, features 1,200 enterprises across 170,000 square meters. The four-day event is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center and the Eastern Hub business zone.
Shanghai conference highlights future of fashion through fiber innovation - March 12, 2026
The Tongkun China Fibers Fashion Trends Conference 2026/2027 officially opened on Wednesday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, bringing together representatives from leading chemical fiber companies, the fashion industry, and the artistic community.
Chinese Grand Prix crowds to set new record this weekend - March 12, 2026
The Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, set to take place in Shanghai this weekend, is expected to break the attendance record for the event. It will also drive tourism and consumption in the surrounding areas, according to the organizer.
AI agents, humanoids and display innovation take center stage at AWE - March 11, 2026
Ahead of the official opening of the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2026, Asia's largest industry showcase, in Shanghai on March 12, Chinese home appliance giants have unveiled a wave of ambitious investment plans and cutting-edge innovations.
2026 Appliance, Electronics World Expo in Shanghai to debut new two-venue format - March 11, 2026
The upcoming Appliance and Electronics World Expo, themed ‘Smart Artificial Intelligence, Smarter Future,’ will debut in Shanghai with a new ‘One Exhibition, Two Venues’ format.
Big Chinese cities see housing rents fall after surge in subsidized rentals - March 11, 2026
Housing rents have as much as halved in some major Chinese cities due to more and more subsidized rentals coming onto the market and boosting supply.
Insilico Medicine partners with Liquid AI to build drug research models; shares rise - March 11, 2026
Shares of Hong Kong-listed Insilico Medicine surged after the artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology company said it has partnered with Liquid AI to develop lightweight scientific foundation models for pharmaceutical research.
