America’s top diplomat even took time to post on Instagram from Shanghai’s neo-classical Bund, where he lauded the students and business leaders “building bridges and ties between our countries” as ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken lands in Shanghai with ‘little optimism’ on major breakthrough
SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived here in Shanghai on Wednesday afternoon to begin the second official visit to China of his tenure.Some Chinese experts said whether this visi ( read original story ...)
Antony Blinken Presses China On Russia Ties During Visit To Shanghai: Expert Says Visit Aims To ‘Avoid Awkward Scenarios’
Despite the tensions, there have been attempts to find common ground on issues such as the Middle East conflict, demonstrating the potential for cooperation between the two nations. ( read original story ...)
ASIA’S FIRST AND WORLD’S LARGEST PEPPA PIG OUTDOOR THEME PARK IN SHANGHAI
Officials from Shanghai Chongming District Government joined representatives from the leading toy and game company Hasbro and Max-Matching Entertainments Co., Ltd for a launch ceremony on April 24 to announce the construction of world's largest stand-alone PEPPA PIG outdoor theme park in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai’s economy off to a good start with 5% GDP growth in Q1
Shanghai's economy has had a solid start in 2024, with its gross regional product (GDP) reaching approximately 1.11 trillion yuan ( $151.82 billion) in the first quarter of this year, marking a 5 percent year-on-year increase, as announced by local statistics authorities on April 19. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai names over 150 firms worth $165b key unicorn enterprises
Shanghai revealed its 2024 list of key unicorn enterprises on Tuesday, featuring 156 selected companies with a combined valuation exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan ($165.62 billion). ( read original story ...)
Young Chinese are trading Shanghai for small cities. Brands like KFC are following them with thousands of stores.
Economic troubles in metros like Beijing and Shanghai are pushing people to move to smaller cities, where they have more disposable income. ( read original story ...)