Shanghai lantern show lights up Spanish celebration

October 13, 2026

A centuries-old folk tradition from Shanghai took center stage last week at La Merce Festival, one of Barcelona's biggest cultural celebrations.

FISE Shanghai 2026: Free admission and plenty to explore

October 13, 2026

The FISE World Series Shanghai and the West Bund Urban Sports Carnival will take place along the Xuhui Riverside from Oct 15 to 18.

SEPHORiA brings beauty to Zhangyuan

October 13, 2026

SEPHORiA, Sephora's annual beauty event, will be held at Zhangyuan from Oct 23 to 25 under the theme "Beauty Metropolis".

Global business leaders gather for IBLAC in Shanghai

October 13, 2026

The 38th meeting of the International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai opened on Oct 11.

Shanghai this week: Opera house opening, arts festival, and sports

October 13, 2026

Shanghai Grand Opera House opens on Oct 17, coinciding with the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival. Here's what else to know about the week ahead.

Shanghai sports carnival: Basketball, fitness, and street dance

October 13, 2026

Check out upcoming sports activities in Jing'an through Nov 22.

RHI Magnesita CEO: Shanghai makes progress on data-driven green innovation

October 13, 2026

Shanghai has moved from theory toward implementation in the use of data in green innovation over the past year, said Stefan Borgas, chief executive officer of RHI Magnesita, on the sidelines of the 2026 IBLAC.

S4 Capital founder: China increasingly a test bed for global companies

October 12, 2026

China is increasingly becoming a test bed for global companies because developments move faster in the Chinese market than in other markets, said Sir Martin Sorrell, founder and executive chairman of S4 Capital, during the 2026 IBLAC.

Quotes from global business leaders

October 12, 2026

A total of 42 multinational executives from 14 countries attended this year's meeting. Here are some of the insights they shared during the event.

Shanghai's service sector: Key takeaways from IBLAC 2026

October 12, 2026

From the city's 2030 service sector target to its appeal to global brands and the rapid growth of service consumption, here are some key takeaways from his remarks.