China Eastern partners with Kayak to expand AI travel services abroad

August 18, 2026

China Eastern Airlines announced on Aug 17 that its AI air travel service is now available to international travelers through a collaboration with Kayak, a United States-based online travel search platform.

AI-powered attractions map out new ways to explore Shanghai

August 14, 2026

These eight AI-infused attractions offer a tangible glimpse of this new urban landscape.

Qingpu launches city's first district-wide drone network for medical sample delivery

August 13, 2026

A drone delivery network for medical specimens went into operation in Qingpu district on Aug 5, marking Shanghai's first regular district-wide aerial transport system to speed up laboratory testing of samples for residents.

Robots drain flooded underpass in typhoon-hit Shanghai

August 12, 2026

Local emergency crews deployed drainage robots to clear severe flooding beneath a major road underpass, as Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain and gales to Shanghai.

Unitree Robotics opens first Asia store in Shanghai

June 02, 2026

Unitree Robotics opened its first embodied intelligence experience store in Asia on May 31 at Jiuguang Department Store on West Nanjing Road in Shanghai's Jing'an district.

Intelligent robots aid elderly rehabilitation in Shanghai

May 08, 2026

Shanghai's embodied intelligence companies are continuing to develop solutions to meet diverse elderly care needs.

Robot-run store debuts in Shanghai

January 23, 2026

A fully autonomous robot-run retail store powered by embodied artificial intelligence has opened in Shanghai, attracting curious customers with its seamless service.

Rent a robot companion for your retirement? Shanghai says yes

December 03, 2025

The latest edition of Shanghai's rehabilitation assistive devices catalogue came into effect on Dec 1, encompassing smart devices such as a companion robot.

Jinshan launches vertical organic farm

August 22, 2025

A new vertical organic vegetable production base has begun operations in Jinshan district, marking a step in Shanghai's drive toward sustainable urban agriculture.

Record rice seed deal highlights Shanghai's agricultural innovation

August 20, 2025

Shanghai has set a new record in rice seed transfer this year with a 1.02 million yuan ($142,500) deal for a newly developed japonica variety.