Shanghai sees record-high expat accommodation registrations in 2025

January 09, 2026

The number of temporary accommodation registrations of foreign nationals in Shanghai hit a record high of 7.139 million in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 49.6 percent, the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau said on Jan 8.

Shanghai's 14th Five-Year Plan sees significant green space expansion

January 09, 2026

Shanghai has made marked improvements to its overall environment, with the average per capita park green space increasing by 1 square meter.

Shanghai hospital completes nation's first drone delivery of medicines to community clinic

January 09, 2026

A major hospital in Shanghai has completed a drone-based medicine delivery to a community health center.

Shanghai unveils new steps to support multinational companies' R&D centers

January 09, 2026

Shanghai released a set of 26 new measures on Jan 8 to further enhance the capacity of multinational companies' research and development centers in the city.

White paper details Shanghai's rise as AI manufacturing hub

January 09, 2026

Shanghai has established itself as a highland for AI. Its AI-powered manufacturing is set to play a greater role.

World Women's Expo unveils permanent venue in Shanghai

January 09, 2026

The permanent venue for the World Women's Expo in China was unveiled in Shanghai on Jan 7, marking a new step in building an international platform for exchange and innovation among women worldwide.

Shanghai cruise lines unveil 2026 itineraries

January 09, 2026

Cruise lines based in Shanghai have rolled out a new slate of travel packages for the year ahead as the Spring Festival holiday draws near, signaling renewed momentum in the city's cruise tourism market.

Shanghai infrastructure investment exceeds targets in 2025

January 09, 2026

Shanghai's key construction projects exceeded annual targets in 2025, with total investment reaching 251.01 billion yuan ($35.94 billion).

Global Taste in Shanghai: A year-long celebration of international cuisine

January 09, 2026

Shanghai will roll out Global Taste in Shanghai 2026, a year-long, citywide program designed to weave international cuisine into the rhythm of urban life through seasonal themes and curated experiences.

Shanghai launches new action plan to foster adaptive industrial ecosystem

January 09, 2026

Shanghai's continued efforts to improve its business environment are conducive to creating a vibrant ecosystem for technological innovation, officials and company executives said.