Annual session of Shanghai legislative body comes to end

January 19, 2025

The annual plenary session of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, the city's legislative body, concluded on Jan 18.

Shanghai to enhance community healthcare centers

January 18, 2025

Shanghai will elevate the role of the community healthcare centers to comprehensively build up their capacities in basic medical treatment, rehabilitation, public health services and health management.

Shanghai continues to enrich ecological environment

January 18, 2025

Shanghai's dedicated efforts in enhancing its ecological environment over the past year have yielded impressive results, with the city achieving notable improvements in various environmental indicators.

Shanghai to enhance education reform aligned with social needs

January 18, 2025

Shanghai will advance its education reform with focus on nurturing talents catering to the demands of social and economic development, according to Zhou Yaming, director of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Education, at a press conference on Jan 17.

Trade, consumption fuel Shanghai's economic boom

January 18, 2025

Shanghai announced stable economic growth in 2024, driven by growing international trade and a revitalized consumer market, according to a news conference held by the Shanghai Municipal Government on Jan 16.

Shanghai adds 622,000 new urban jobs in 2024

January 18, 2025

Shanghai added 622,000 new urban jobs over the past year, reflecting an overall stable employment situation, Yang Jiaying, director of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, said at a news conference on Jan 17.

Shanghai ramps up elderly care amid aging population

January 18, 2025

Shanghai is going all out to build a high-quality elderly care system and improve services to ensure its senior residents can live happily and healthily, said Jiang Rui, head of Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Civil Affairs, at a news conference on Jan 17.

Shanghai ramps up urban renewal to boost living quality

January 18, 2025

Shanghai is intensifying efforts to improve living conditions and upgrade urban spaces through a slew of urban renewal initiatives, according to Pei Xiao, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.

Shanghai's biopharma industry set to exceed 200b yuan output in 2024

January 17, 2025

Shanghai's biopharmaceutical industry, a key driver of the city's economic growth, is projected to exceed 200 billion yuan ($27.28 billion) in output value in 2024.

Shanghai sees strong growth in sci-tech innovation

January 17, 2025

Shanghai witnessed significant progress in science and technology innovation in 2024, with substantial growth in key indicators, according to a news conference held by the Shanghai Municipal Government on Jan 16, 2025.