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  • Trendy China | Why creative parks wow foreign travelers?

    The M50 Creative Park, an old textile mill-turned art hub in east China's Shanghai, has become a huge hit among international travelers. Come along as we wander through its art lanes to chat with foreign visitors and local gallery owners -- finding out what's drawing crowds from around the world.

    July10,2026


  • Shanghai rises to second place among global shipping centers: report

    Shanghai, one of China's trade and shipping hubs, has risen to the second place among the world's leading international shipping centers for the first time, according to a report released here on Friday.

    July10,2026


  • China unveils measures to build Shanghai into global reinsurance hub

    China's National Financial Regulatory Administration and the Shanghai municipal government have jointly rolled out a series of measures to develop Shanghai into a global reinsurance hub, the two authorities said Tuesday.

    July08,2026


  • Brussels meets the Bund: a Belgian's love affair with Shanghai

    From Brussels to the Bund, Belgian musician Gao Yue discovered his true calling in the heart of Shanghai.

    July07,2026


  • Shanghai, New York hold themed dialogues on urban cooperation

    Chinese business hub Shanghai and its U.S. counterpart New York recently held a series of dialogues here to bolster exchanges between the two global metropolises.

    July03,2026


  • China unveils action plan to develop offshore finance in Shanghai

    China on Wednesday unveiled an action plan for developing offshore finance in Shanghai, aiming to inject fresh momentum into the city's efforts to build itself into an international financial center.

    June17,2026


  • One Greek letter, three waterways

    Deep in Shanghai's Jing'an District, a 13.7-km corridor shaped like the Greek letter Σ (Sigma) is driving a bold urban renewal. Spanning Suzhou Creek, Pengyuepu River, and Zoumatang River, the "Σ Ecological Corridor" aims to bridge the district's historical north-south divide.

    June16,2026


  • Shanghai's Σ Ecological Corridor: one Greek letter, three waterways -- a city's remaking

    Located in the heart of Shanghai, Jing'an District is betting on a network of waterways to bridge its historic north-south divide and redefine what a vibrant urban neighborhood looks like in 21st-century China.

    June11,2026


  • Global industrial tech innovation conference held in E China's Shanghai

    The 2026 Global Industrial Technology Innovation Conference & China-Australia Innovation Week, co-hosted by the National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE) and the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO), was held recently in east China's Shanghai.

    June05,2026


  • ITB China 2026 kicks off in Shanghai

    The three-day ITB China, a travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, kicked off here on Tuesday in Shanghai, with over 900 tourism institutions and enterprises from 85 countries and regions participating.

    May27,2026


  • Italian vlogger highlights safety, culinary abundance of Shanghai's nightlife

    How safe is Shanghai at night? Italian vlogger Alex hits Laowaijie and discovers the real nighttime danger: incredible food that threatens your waistline. Indulging in mouth-watering flavors from sizzling BBQs to Spanish-style feasts, diners stay relaxed with their phones left on tables -- free from the fear of theft.

    May26,2026


  • Pic story: inbound tourism planner shows foreign visitors real Shanghai

    As the "China Travel" hashtag goes viral across global social media platforms, China has witnessed a sustained boom in inbound tourism, with Shanghai as the first leg.

    May26,2026


  • Visa exemption facilitates global merchants' participation in Bakery China 2026 in Shanghai

    Bakery China 2026 opened here on Wednesday. Covering 330,000 square meters show space, the exhibition attracts over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 70 countries and regions, showcasing the whole industry chain products of the baking industry, from raw materials, technical equipment to integrated solutions.

    May21,2026


  • Shanghai's new urban landscape "Scruffy Puppy" goes viral

    A 5.2-meter-tall puppy sculpture made of grass and flowers located in Jing'an District, east China's Shanghai, has gone viral since its debut at the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show for its vivid, adorable yet slightly scruffy appearance, making it a popular "photo star" of the city.

    May12,2026


  • Shanghai's eyewear market: a must-visit for foreigners

    What makes the Shanghai International Glasses City a must-visit for foreigners? For years, travelers have scoured the globe for affordable glasses. Now, with lightning-fast 30-minute service, they're not just saving money. They're experiencing the real "China speed" firsthand.

    May08,2026


  • 2026 China Int'l Bicycle Fair held in Shanghai

    The four-day 2026 China International Bicycle Fair kicked off at Shanghai New International Expo Centre on Tuesday.

    May07,2026


  • NEVs drive Shanghai's auto export boom in Q1

    More than 400,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) were exported through Shanghai ports in the first quarter of 2026, representing nearly 70 percent of its total auto export, according to Shanghai Customs on Tuesday.

    April15,2026


  • Shanghai economy sees strong 2026 start with robust industrial growth: official

    Shanghai's economy has made a sound start this year, with the city's manufacturing output in three forerunner industries, namely artificial intelligence, integrated circuits and biomedicine, up 13.8 percent year on year in the first two months, an official said on Monday.

    April14,2026


  • French fashion brand confident in China market with global debut in Shanghai

    French fashion house Maison Margiela has signalled confidence in the Chinese market by staging the debut of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection in Shanghai instead of Paris for the first time in its nearly four-decade history.

    April09,2026


  • China's second homegrown large cruise ship undocked in Shanghai

    China's second domestically built large cruise ship was undocked in Shanghai on Friday, moving a step closer to trial voyages and final delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market.

    March20,2026


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