China to grant Switzerland unilateral visa-free treatment

January 16, 2024

China will apply a unilateral visa-free policy to Switzerland, and the Swiss side will provide more visa facilitation for Chinese citizens as well as Chinese enterprises investing in Switzerland, the two countries announced here on Jan 15.

Recap: Intl exchange activities of Shanghai leadership (Jan 8-14)

January 16, 2024

Shanghai promotes tourism in Brussels

January 15, 2024

Global tourists are welcome to visit Shanghai and enjoy its unique cosmopolitan charm, Gong Yi, director of the China Cultural Center in Brussels, extended the message at a tourism promotion event jointly held by the center and Hainan Airlines in Brussels on Jan 11.

Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show to kick off on Jan 21

January 15, 2024

The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show will kick off on Jan 21 in Shanghai in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year, according to the organizers.

Table tennis still fosters friendship between youth from China, US

January 15, 2024

University students from China and the United States gathered in Shanghai for friendship matches at the China Table Tennis Museum on the morning of Jan 9.

Fudan University and Tongji University revolutionizes Shanghai's higher education

January 15, 2024

Fudan University and Tongji University signed a strategic cooperation agreement, on Jan 12, to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration between the two esteemed institutions.

Shanghai launches green finance service platform

January 15, 2024

The Shanghai Green Finance Service Platform was jointly released on Jan 11 by the Shanghai Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, and the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission.

PBOC Shanghai outlines key tasks for 2024

January 12, 2024

The Shanghai Head Office of the People's Bank of China, the central bank, outlined its key tasks for 2024 at a work conference on Jan 10.

Optimized visa policy offers more convenience

January 12, 2024

The National Immigration Administration announced on Jan 11 five optimized visa measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into China for business, education and tourism purposes, including one that said foreigners who need to visit China urgently can apply for a port visa on arrival.

Shanghai unveils measures to boost equity investment

January 12, 2024

On Dec 29, the General Office of the Shanghai Municipal Government issued a notice introducing a document titled Several Measures to Further Promote the High-Quality Development of the Equity Investment Industry in Shanghai.