Government News
Yuyuan Garden's lantern show to light up festival - January 08, 2023
One of the most anticipated entertainment events of the year, the annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show was unveiled last month and will last for 52 days, longer than previous editions, to allow more people to enjoy the colorful scenes.
Eco-friendly travel brings 'green credits' for Shanghai residents - January 08, 2023
Residents in Shanghai can now gain "green credits" when they choose to travel in an eco-friendly manner, such as taking Metro or public transport buses.
Cabbies to the rescue as ambulance driver shortage bites - January 08, 2023
With the surge in COVID-19 infections shedding light on the shortage of ambulance drivers, more than 200 local taxi drivers have come out in support, easing the pressure on emergency medical centers, Shanghai Morning Post reported.
New policy offers more elderly-care beds and institutions in Shanghai - January 08, 2023
Shanghai has released new policies to offer more elderly-care beds at a reasonable price, with the bed number accounting for no less than 1.5 percent of the aging population, the government said on Thursday.
Raccoon dogs thriving in Shanghai communities - January 05, 2023
Raccoon dogs are ballooning in number and their habitats are expanding in Shanghai, a new survey of the crafty urban dwellers has shown.
Shanghai builds more public libraries - January 05, 2023
Fifteen urban reading spaces called "city libraries" were opened in Shanghai's Minhang district last year.
Shanghai readies for Spring Festival travel rush - January 05, 2023
Shanghai's transport networks are gearing up for the Spring Festival travel rush, which will run for 40 days from January 7 to February 15. About 13.32 million passengers are expected to depart Shanghai, while the city will likely welcome over 12.76 million passengers during this period.
Oral COVID-19 drug available in Shanghai's 113 community clinics - January 05, 2023
Azivudine, an oral drug for treating COVID-19, is currently available in 115 secondary and tertiary hospitals as well as 113 community-based clinics in Shanghai. Patients can get the medicine after they are assessed by community doctors, news portal jfdaily.com reported.
Fosun's COVID-19 pill arrives at Shanghai community hospitals - January 05, 2023
Fosun Pharma's Azvudine, China's first self-developed oral medication for COVID-19, has started to enter Shanghai's lower-level hospitals.
Shanghai-based carriers to resume outbound flights - January 05, 2023
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines announced it will resume flights between Shanghai and Thailand's Phuket, as well as Guangdong province's Guangzhou and Chiang Mai of Thailand, starting in January.
