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AI Walkathons, Animation Worlds, And Hello Kitty arrive in Jing'an
Situated at 618 Wanhangdu Road, this location is celebrated as the birthplace of Chinese animation, where iconic works such as "The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven," "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King," and "Where Is Mama?" were produced.
August04,2026
Jing'an on track to become a global AI hub
Jing'an showcased its latest artificial intelligence initiatives at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), highlighting new applications, industry partnerships and efforts to bring AI into more sectors.
August04,2026
Jing'an turns retail heritage into a new consumer experience
Jing'an has been Shanghai's retail and fashion hub for decades. Now, the central area is combining historic neighborhoods, fashion brands, and cultural experiences to redefine a commercial district.
August04,2026
Jing'an shines bright on global stage with 'Our Water' initiative
Jing'an was back in global spotlight after making it to the third season of "Our Water: Flowing from Shanghai – Intercultural Dialogues among World Cities," a cultural exchange program between Shanghai and major international cities.
August04,2026
Shanghai's much-loved "Scruffy Dog" stays on
One of Shanghai's most viral attractions this spring was a shaggy 5.2-meter West Highland White Terrier topiary.
July13,2026
Jing'an this month: June 2026
Jing'an District hosted a promotion session this month for investment opportunities and international business collaboration with over 120 diplomatic missions, multinational corporations, and international organizations.
July06,2026
Blockchain Valley fuels growth through industry synergies
Jing'an District's Blockchain Valley's leading startups have profited from geographical and industry synergies.
July06,2026
Pop-ups and themed activities attract holiday shoppers
Malls and commercial areas in Jing'an hosted pop-ups and themed events during the Dragon Boat Festival to attract shoppers.
July06,2026
Jing'an bets big on "debut economy"
This summer, everything from humanoid robots to SpongeBob SquarePants is drawing crowds to Jing'an, underscoring the Shanghai district's growing role in China's so-called "debut economy" -- a model built around first stores, product launches and time-limited brand activations.
July06,2026
Vibrant Jing'an: dynamic business, cultural highlights & international exchanges
Jing'an remains one of Shanghai's key centers for foreign investment, ranking first among central districts in foreign-related economic scale for 10 consecutive years. It is home to more than 6,000 foreign companies and 148 regional headquarters of multinational firms.
June02,2026
Jing'an plays a key role as Shanghai emerges as a beauty and cosmetics hub
International partnerships, product launches and industry collaboration have helped Shanghai become a global beauty and cosmetics hub.
June02,2026
Jing'an gains from coordinated promotions
As retailers and cultural venues launched immersive installations, new products and coordinated promotions over the five-day May Day holiday, Jing'an saw strong gains, contributing to Shanghai's consumption growth.
June02,2026
Jing'an-based companies win awards at innovation expo in Geneva
A life sciences innovation developed by two Jing'an Beauty Nova Tech Hub companies won a top award at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, highlighting China's biotech research growth.
June02,2026
Jing'an emerges as a global hub for consumption
Jing'an is expanding its role in Shanghai's push to build an international consumption hub, anchored by a "first-launch economy" that connects global brand debuts, domestic design platforms and retail spaces.
June02,2026
Jing'an buzzes again with coffee, theater and spring flowers
Jing'an is using a packed spring lineup of coffee culture, theater premieres and grand flower displays to draw crowds back to shopping streets and public spaces.
June02,2026
"FIRST in Shanghai" program puts Jing'an at forefront of new launches
Visit Jing'an to experience Shanghai's spring buzz. Jing'an, known for its elegant shopping streets, heritage lanes and heavyweight flagship stores, is now embracing firsts as part of Shanghai's "FIRST in Shanghai" program, which highlights new launches, premieres and flagship openings.
June02,2026
The roar of Chinese GP has Jing'an buzzing
The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai turned Jing'an into a playground for racing and luxury fans, with malls and streets buzzing with F1 energy.
April08,2026
Creative sectors in Jing'an receive targeted incentives
Jing'an is moving to cement its position as a leading film and television hub. That ambition was on display at the 2026 Shanghai Film and Television Production Conference, held in the central Shanghai district this month.
April08,2026
Magnolias, plum and cherry bloom in Jing'an
Jing'an District is celebrating spring with magnolias against grand architecture, cherry blossoms, tulip beds and riverside flower installations.
April08,2026
Jing'an launches a yearlong festivity to boost spending, attract tourists
Jing'an is rolling out a yearlong slate of festivals, sports events and cultural programming for 2026, as the downtown district steps up its efforts to attract international visitors and boost consumer spending.
April08,2026
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