Government News
Major luxury chains ring in upbeat Q1 as Chinese spending rebounds - April 15, 2026
Luxury's biggest houses reported steady growth in China at the start of 2026, signaling a continued recovery in high-end spending even as global economic and geopolitical uncertainties persist.
Shanghai, Almaty deepen ties with $2.7 billion deals - April 15, 2026
Shanghai institutions and enterprises signed 12 cooperation agreements valued at over $2.7 billion with Kazakh partners during the Almaty-Shanghai Business Forum held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on April 7.
Shanghai always welcomes foreign-funded companies, official says - April 13, 2026
As a fertile land for foreign investment, Shanghai will continue to optimize its business environment and always welcome foreign companies to develop business in the city, said government officials.
Lingang data hub helps companies move information across borders - April 13, 2026
Foreign companies in Shanghai are using a new specialized service hub to navigate China's data export standards and maintain their global operations.
Kazakhstan's Air Astana to add more flights to Shanghai, CEO says - April 13, 2026
Air Astana plans to increase the flight frequency on its Shanghai-Almaty route, with Kazakhstan's flag carrier expecting growing travel demand thanks to deepening bilateral business, tourism, and study abroad ties, according to its new chief executive officer.
China sees spike in AED orders, but experts say training is the real challenge - April 13, 2026
China is seeing a surge in orders for automated external defibrillators as public concern over sudden cardiac deaths rises, but experts warn that a lack of training remains the biggest obstacle to saving lives.
Shanghai opens 130 commercial buildings to global investors - April 13, 2026
Shanghai has opened 130 commercial buildings to global investors, while launching a citywide renovation campaign to revitalize aging office towers. The city has also upgraded its One-Stop Service Platform 2.0 to support renovation, leasing and project matching.
JD.Com, Meituan, Alibaba step up push into car sales and services - April 13, 2026
Chinese e-commerce giants JD.Com, Meituan, and Alibaba Group Holding are stepping up efforts in automotive sales and related services, intensifying competition in the online car retail market, Yicai has learned.
Shanghai launches 2026 Table Tennis Carnival with citywide run through August - April 12, 2026
Shanghai launched its 2026 Table Tennis Carnival last Sunday, with Mayor Gong Zheng attending the opening ceremony at Shanghai Indoor Stadium and declaring the citywide program open.
Agreement signed to assist in elevating Shanghai's intl shipping center - April 12, 2026
A new cooperative agreement was inked between China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd and China Railway Shanghai Group Co Ltd last Friday in Shanghai, marking the two parties' latest efforts to facilitate the upgrading of Shanghai's international shipping center.
