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  • 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


  • 2026 Appliance & Electronics World Expo opens in Shanghai

    The AWE2026 kicked off in Shanghai on Thursday. More than 1,200 enterprises from all over the world gathered at the expo to showcase their latest innovations.

    March13,2026


  • Let's go to Jing'an!

    Follow in the footsteps of Xinhua reporter Yoyo and Lile, a U.S. student at East China Normal University to bask in the lively festive vibe of Jing'an District in Shanghai during the Spring Festival holiday!

    February20,2026


  • New Development Bank signs loan agreement for sustainable projects in Shanghai

    The New Development Bank (NDB) signed a loan agreement with Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB) for the Greener Shanghai Project on Thursday, providing the equivalent of 100 million U.S. dollars in five-year RMB funding to support the city's sustainable development projects.

    January23,2026


  • Economic Watch: Shanghai's GDP exceeds 5.67 trln yuan in 2025

    Shanghai's gross domestic product (GDP) soared to over 5.67 trillion yuan (about 814.1 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, registering an annual growth of 5.4 percent, the municipal statistics bureau said on Wednesday.

    January22,2026


  • Shanghai sees record-high expat accommodation registrations in 2025

    The number of temporary accommodation registrations of foreign nationals in Shanghai hit a record high of 7.139 million in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 49.6 percent, the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau said Thursday.

    January08,2026


  • Shanghai enacts new regulations to boost cruise economy

    Legislative authorities in Shanghai have passed new regulations aimed at promoting the development of the cruise economy, establishing a robust legal framework to support high-quality growth in the city's cruise industry.

    December31,2025


  • Shanghai sees nearly 50-pct surge in foreign tourists in Jan-Nov

    Shanghai's tourism authorities said the city recorded 6.29 million visits by foreign passport holders in the first 11 months of 2025, an increase of nearly 50 percent year on year.

    December26,2025


  • The "cultural ferrymen" offering a more authentic glimpse into everyday China

    Like many visitors, they were initially inspired by social media images of China that combined futuristic technology with everyday warmth. The reality, they found, was more compelling and harder to leave.

    December25,2025


  • "Cherry Express" from Chile to amply supply China's New Year market

    Shanghai, China's busiest port, is gearing up for a record influx of Chilean cherries, with over 250,000 tonnes expected to arrive before the Chinese New Year in February next year, the municipal customs authorities said Monday.

    December16,2025


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