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China retains top spot in gold medal tally at 48th WorldSkills Competition - September 28, 2026
China topped the gold medal tally at the 48th WorldSkills Competition as the event concluded in Shanghai on Sunday night.
Cultural spending gains momentum - September 27, 2026
With China's growing appetite for culture-driven consumption creating new opportunities for renowned foreign brands, Swiss watchmaker Swatch will deepen its engagement in China by expanding collaboration with local artists and bringing artistic aesthetics into more retail, tourism and cultural spheres, said a company executive.
China launches activities to boost consumption during upcoming Golden Week Holiday - September 27, 2026
With the tourism demand rising for the upcoming Golden Week holiday, China has launched activities to promote consumption in the automobile, home appliances, food and beverage, tourism, and retail industries.
Germany’s Bayer opens first Co.Lab in China - September 27, 2026
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer has inaugurated a life sciences co-creation platform in Shanghai, its fourth Bayer Co.Lab globally and first in China.
Shanghai Fashion Week looks to expand its fashion footprint - September 28, 2026
Shanghai Fashion Week will return on October 8 with nearly 100 shows, brand debuts, trade fairs, and consumer events to strengthen its role in Asia's fashion business.
New world approved for first HK-backed C-REIT listing in Shanghai - September 23, 2026
New World Development said the Shanghai Stock Exchange accepted its plan to spin off and list the NWD C-REIT, the first such listing by a Hong Kong enterprise, backed by two Shanghai K11 assets.
Second phase of Bailian Outlets Plaza opens, amid shift from traditional retail - September 23, 2026
Bailian Outlets Plaza's second phase opened in Shanghai's Qingpu district, backed by nearly CNY1 billion in investment, as parent Bailian Group shifts away from traditional retail.
Industrial use makes up 40% of global robodog shipments in first half, Counterpoint says - September 23, 2026
Counterpoint says 40% of robodogs shipped globally in the first half were for industrial use, with AgiQuad leading that segment as Unitree topped overall shipments.
Freepoint completes first transfer of Shanghai nickel futures position by a foreign trader - September 23, 2026
Freepoint Commodities completed the first delivery-month position transfer of Shanghai nickel futures by an overseas trader, the Shanghai Futures Exchange said.
WorldSkills Competition expands to embrace software, smart security technologies - September 23, 2026
The 2026 WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai adds seven technology categories, including software testing and intelligent security technology, reflecting demand for new digital skillsets.
