Government News
Shanghai releases 'top picks' for foreign tourists - September 08, 2024
Shanghai released 121 routes for inbound travelers, named the "Top Shanghai Picks for Foreign Tourists" last Friday, with options ranging from half a day to six days in duration.
New air corridor linking Shanghai, Kunming to greatly boost regional connectivity - September 08, 2024
A new air corridor linking Shanghai and Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, commenced operations last Thursday, aimed at reducing congestion for east-west flights and enhancing connectivity with some Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar and Laos.
Global AI governance a collective call for cooperation of countries - September 08, 2024
The first Workshop on AI Capacity Building, which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, is in keeping with the spirit of the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance that was issued during this year's session of the World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in July.
Shanghai prepares for 23-day annual tourism extravaganza - September 08, 2024
Shanghai is ready to wow travelers from around the world when the city's annual tourism extravaganza begins on September 14.
Shanghai launches fund for future industries - September 08, 2024
The 10-billion-yuan ($1.4 billion) Shanghai Future-oriented Industries Fund was launched during the opening ceremony of the Pujiang Innovation Forum, which started last Saturday.
Citibank pilots foreign exchange business in Shanghai - September 08, 2024
Citibank (China) has recently piloted a program for foreign exchange business in Shanghai, becoming the first foreign bank of this kind in the city.
China brokerage merger to create industry giant - September 08, 2024
China plans to merge Guotai Junan Securities and its smaller rival Haitong Securities, two of the country’s 10 largest brokerages, creating a new industry titan.
New action plan to make Shanghai a leading fintech hub, vice mayor says - September 08, 2024
Shanghai will soon release an action plan on how the Chinese megacity will transform into a fintech center that will leverage the municipality’s strengths in resource gathering, application scenarios and business environment, the vice mayor said last Thursday.
Citizen Art Night School brings people together - September 05, 2024
Autumn arrived in Shanghai with a burst of energy this week and with it came the new term at Shanghai Citizen Art Night School.
Top official: City already an influential hub for financial technology - September 05, 2024
"The development of financial technology is an important linkage for Shanghai to become an international financial hub as well as a sci-tech innovation center," said Deputy Mayor Xie Dong in the opening speech during the keynote forum of the 2024 INCLUSION·Conference on the Bund.
