Government News
Two Sessions: deputies highlight Level 3 autonomous driving - February 04, 2026
As 2026 marks a pivotal "Year One" for the Level 3 autonomous driving industry in China, the topic has taken center stage at Shanghai's annual Two Sessions political gathering.
Two Sessions: AI integration, governance take center stage - February 04, 2026
The 2026 Shanghai Two Sessions saw a surge in proposals to use AI for public welfare and address the urgent need for new governance frameworks. Political advisers want AI to become a cornerstone of essential services.
Two Sessions: biopharma again core pillar of Shanghai's industrial strategy - February 04, 2026
At the 2026 Shanghai Two Sessions, the biopharmaceutical sector, especially medical devices, was once again positioned as the core pillar of the city's industrial strategy, reflecting Shanghai's ambition to anchor itself higher up the global healthcare value chain.
Shanghai eyes top-tier global city standing - February 04, 2026
Shanghai aims to become one of the world's top three cities by economic scale within this decade, driven by an ambitious annual GDP growth target that was outlined in the draft of the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
Shanghai airports boost services for international travelers ahead of Spring Festival - February 03, 2026
The number of international visitors during this year's Spring Festival travel rush is expected to rise as more countries are added to China's visa-free program, Shanghai's airport authority said on Monday.
Preparation week for WorldSkills competition kicks off - February 03, 2026
The Preparation Week for the 48th WorldSkills Competition kicked off in Shanghai on Monday, marking a critical phase in the final stretch towards the global skills event slated to begin in 232 days.
Shanghai starts buying pre-owned homes to bolster resale housing market - February 03, 2026
Shanghai has initiated a pilot program to buy pre-owned homes with the aim of boosting the supply of affordable rentals for migrants and young people as well as invigorating the city’s second-hand housing market.
Shanghai accelerates 'AI+' integration, innovation in key industries in 2026 - February 03, 2026
Shanghai is set to intensify its "AI+" initiative, focusing on enhancing computational infrastructure, industry-specific data, and vertical AI model development, as well as promoting the widespread application of next-generation intelligent terminals and systems, said Gong Zheng, mayor of Shanghai, on Tuesday.
Shanghai Two Sessions offer suggestions on boosting foreign tourists' spending - February 03, 2026
Members of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have put forward multiple suggestions on attracting overseas consumers to spend more during the city's annual Two Sessions.
Shanghai's 'Two Sessions' design 2026 growth blueprint - February 03, 2026
Shanghai's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target is approximately 5 percent.
