Themed "Building People-Centered Cities for Better Life" this year, the 2024 World Cities Day events in Shanghai included an opening ceremony, a series of forums, exhibitions, and thematic inspections. ( read original story ...)
In Shanghai, Halloween sends shivers down China’s spine
Chinese authorities are seeking to limit Halloween celebrations in Shanghai, fearing that the festivities could serve as a platform for political dissent. For the regime, the October 31 holiday, ( read original story ...)
World Cities Day China Observance kicks off in Shanghai
"Building People-Centered Cities for Better Life" the theme of city event which underscores the vital role of youth in advancing urban climate action and sustainable development. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai unveils measures to bolster financing for SMEs
Shanghai's SME financing guarantee fund will be expanded to 120 billion yuan in 2024, with a 5 billion yuan carve-out for a science and technology innovation guarantee plan. ( read original story ...)
China’s Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances
China's financial hub Shanghai is bracing for potentially the worst rains in more than 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey looks set to arrive from the south to sweep along the eastern coast over the next ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai braces itself for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances
Shanghai's railway operator announced suspensions to some high-speed trains from Oct 31 to Nov 1. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Student from Dubai seizes educational opportunities in Shanghai with relish
When Mohammed Faisal Al Shehhi turned up for our interview on the last day of the National Day holiday, our conversation began in English but then shifted briefly to Mandarin, which the Dubai native ... ( read original story ...)