Government News
A big year for science, innovation - January 25, 2016
SHANGHAI has set a target to achieve economic growth of between 6.5 and 7 percent this year, which is the first in the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-20), Mayor Yang Xiong said yesterday at the annual session of the Shanghai People's Congress.
Shanghai eyes comprehensive urban plan - January 25, 2016
SHANGHAI'S blueprint for its urbanization and construction over the next three decades will focus on sustainable growth, improved people's living conditions and a clearer cultural identity, Xiao Lin, director of the city government's development research center, said yesterday.
Xintiandi set to host art performances - January 22, 2016
HUANGPU District is betting big on arts with plans to hold art performances in public spaces in and around Xintiandi in June, the district government said yesterday.
Youngsters spend most on holiday - January 21, 2016
SHANGHAI tourists spent an average of 14,970 yuan (US$2,300) during their foreign holidays last year, a survey claimed yesterday.
Top official hints at city's Olympic ambitions - January 21, 2016
SHANGHAI'S growing status as a venue for world-class sporting events makes it a prime contender to one day host the Olympic Games, the city's vice mayor said yesterday.
City gears up for the big chill and first snow - January 20, 2016
Police to enforce fireworks ban during fest - January 20, 2016
Local colleges join hands to cultivate entrepreneurship among students - January 19, 2016
THIRTY local colleges established an alliance on Monday to share experiences and launch cooperation in cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship among their students as Shanghai is trying to build itself into a global center for innovation and business startups.
Sports insurance policy to protect city schools from litigious parents - January 19, 2016
EIGHTY percent of all primary and secondary schools in Shanghai have signed up to a new insurance scheme created by the city’s education commission in association with China Life.
Mayor meets leader of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan - January 18, 2016
SHANGHAI Mayor Yang Xiong met Ken Manget, vice president of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, on Tuesday and praised his organization for cooperation with Shanghai Airport Authority.
