Xi Jinping ally takes up top job in Shanghai

It comes after Shanghai revealed its plan to develop a free-trade port that is fully open to global business, much like Hong Kong’s. According to Li’s biography, he enrolled in Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s executive master of business ... ( read original story ...)

Polestar: A New Business Model

SHANGHAI, China – At the world premiere of the Polestar 1 in Shanghai, there was a lot of talk about the brand’s business model, as Polestar intends to become a digital car company and bring their cars to market using an all-inclusive, subscription ... ( read original story ...)

Handicrafts and Boutiques Off Shanghai’s Beaten Paths

The 15-year-old company has a highly successful business model: It pairs young designers in Shanghai with master craftsmen in Jingdezhen (the birthplace of Chinese pottery) to produce unique and modern, well, spins on traditional porcelain. ( read original story ...)

Shanghai sets up investment fund for IC industry development

SHANGHAI - Shanghai has established a 50 billion yuan ($7.5 billion) investment fund to boost the development of its integrated circuit (IC) industry, a local official announced Wednesday. The initial round of fundraising was completed in September, said ... ( read original story ...)