China-Japan eldercare event highlights collaboration, innovation

The future of elderly care in societies with an ever-increasing aging population — along with the logistical and attendant challenges it entails — was addressed at a recent international conference held in Shanghai.

Shanghai enhances financial ties with City of London

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Alastair King, lord mayor of the City of London, on March 20. During the meeting, Gong and King signed a new memorandum of understanding to enhance exchanges and cooperation between Shanghai and the City of London.

Shanghai, Abu Dhabi sign cooperation agreement

Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates capital, signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Feb 19 to further develop friendly relations between the two cities.

Exhibition celebrates friendship between Shanghai, Sofia

An exhibition of ancient Chinese bronze mirror rubbings debuted at the China Cultural Center in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, on Dec 15, and will run through Jan 10, 2025.

Shanghai strengthens global ties through friendship city partnerships

A Shanghai delegation flew to its friendship city Lima, capital of Peru, on Nov 30.

Ballet troupe celebrates friendship between Shanghai, Queensland

The Shanghai Ballet gave five performances of the classic ballet The Lady of the Camellias at the Queensland Performing Arts Center in Brisbane from Dec 5 to 8.

Shanghai, Osaka celebrate 50 years of friendship with concert

Shanghai and Osaka celebrated their 50-year bond as friendship cities, with the 2024 China-Japan Peace and Friendship Concert held at the Shanghai World Expo Museum on Dec 5.

Business Partner City Roundtable 2024 focuses on healthcare

The Business Partner Cities partnership, established by Osaka in 1988 to promote economic and trade cooperation among cities, held its 2024 roundtable meeting in Shanghai on Dec 5.

Photo exhibition celebrates 30-year Shanghai-Dunedin friendship-city bond

A photo exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the friendship-city relationship between Shanghai and Dunedin, was inaugurated on Nov 18 at the Yuyuan Garden.

Shanghai-Okayama friendship exhibition showcases artistic talent of children with special needs

An exhibition featuring over 80 artworks created by children with special needs and individuals with disabilities in China and Japan opened its doors on July 31 at the Wuchangshuo Art Museum in Jing'an district, Shanghai.