Rising investor confidence drives startup boom

February 04, 2026

Shanghai experienced a surge in new business registrations in the beginning of 2026, with 23,346 enterprises established by Jan 25, marking a 20.2 percent year-on-year increase.

Air Astana to launch non-stop flight between Shanghai and Almaty

February 04, 2026

Kazakhstan's Air Astana will launch a non-stop service between Shanghai and Almaty from March 30, adding a new link between China's financial hub and Central Asia's largest city.

Foreigners check-in to China for hospital expertise

February 04, 2026

Major steps in treatment, technology see reversal of medical tourism trend.

Shanghai to welcome Scottish art treasures in 2027

February 03, 2026

The World Expo Museum in Shanghai will partner with the National Galleries of Scotland and Art Exhibitions China to present a special European art exhibition in Shanghai in the summer of 2027.

Shanghai accelerates 'AI+' integration, innovation in key industries in 2026

February 03, 2026

Shanghai is set to intensify its "AI+" initiative, focusing on enhancing computational infrastructure, industry-specific data, and vertical AI model development.

Shanghai vows deeper reforms to spur high-level opening-up

February 03, 2026

Shanghai will continue to deepen reforms in key areas and expand institutional opening-up to enhance high-quality development, according to the government work report.

Yuyuan Lantern Festival puts Shanghai in festival mood

February 03, 2026

As part of this year's Yuyuan Lantern Festival, the Bund Finance Center in Shanghai was lit up by vibrant lantern installations on Feb 1, featuring diverse products and activities.

Tell your Shanghai story: The 8th Shanghai "Get-Together" writing and short video contest

February 03, 2026

The 8th Shanghai "Get-Together" contest invites foreign participants to capture Shanghai's openness, vitality and everyday moments, and bring these stories to a global audience.

Shanghai eyes top-tier global city standing

February 03, 2026

Shanghai aims to become one of the world's top three cities by economic scale within this decade, driven by an ambitious annual GDP growth target that was outlined in the draft of the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

Shanghai Expo Culture Park set to host flower, art exhibition

February 03, 2026

The Shanghai Expo Culture Park is set to launch an exhibition combining rare plants with contemporary sculptures from Feb 14 to May 20.