Shanghai named 1st Asian guest city for Barcelona's La Merce festival

The Spanish city of Barcelona on Feb 13 announced Shanghai as the guest city for its 2026 La Merce festival.

Shanghai, Cork ties deepen beyond friendship city links

Since Shanghai established a friendship city relationship with Cork in Ireland, the two sides have carried out extensive and pragmatic cooperation, delivering positive and tangible results.

Shanghai, Zagreb sign memorandum to deepen friendship city ties

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Tomislav Tomasevic, mayor of Zagreb, Croatia, and the two cities signed a memorandum of cooperation covering the 2026 to 2029 period.

Shanghai, Cork mark 20 years of friendship city cooperation

Shanghai and Cork share close ties as the first pair of friendship cities established between China and Ireland.

Pudong, Belo Horizonte sign deal to deepen friendship and cooperation

During the visit, Pudong and Belo Horizonte signed a letter of intent to establish friendly exchange and cooperation relations.

Shanghai strengthens friendship and cooperation with Tbilisi

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Nov 5.

Shanghai deepens friendship with Almaty through the CIIE

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Darkhan Satybaldy, mayor of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city on Nov 4.

Shanghai, Belgrade seek to deepen friendship ties

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut on Nov 4.

Shanghai enhances ties with US friendship cities

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng met with David Perdue, the United States ambassador to China.

Shanghai, Buenos Aires strengthen friendship, cooperation ties

Gong said direct flights between Shanghai and Buenos Aires are expected to launch by the end of this year, while next year will mark the 15th anniversary of their friendly exchange ties.