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Jing'an's first-ever Nightlife Season takes off in style - August 26, 2025
Shanghai's Jing'an District has launched its first-ever "Nightlife Season," aiming to set a new benchmark for the city's after-dark culture. From landmark light projections to glowing parasols, a dazzling program of installations is casting the district in theatrical hues, turning Jing'an into a dynamic hub for fashion, leisure, and upscale experiences long after sunset.
Retail sales in Shanghai jump 7.8% in July - August 26, 2025
The retail sales in Shanghai increased 7.8 percent year over year to 129.1 billion yuan (US$17.93 billion) in July, following a 3.7 percent growth in June.
Mirae Asset-LG Electronics fund invests in Chinese humanoid robot startup AgiBot, report says - August 05, 2025
An investment fund jointly set up by South Korea’s LG Electronics and Mirae Asset Financial Group has invested in Chinese humanoid robotics startup AgiBot, China Securities Journal reported.
Shanghai becomes first Asia-Pacific port to offer ultra-low sulfur oil refueling - July 28, 2025
A PetroChina bunker fuel unit has refueled a Cosco Shipping Lines vessel with ultra-low sulfur fuel oil at the deepwater port of Shanghai, making the eastern Chinese city the first in the Asia-Pacific region to offer bunkering services based on this cleaner-burning marine fuel.
Empowering youth in AI with new start-up bases - July 28, 2025
Shanghai is strengthening its push in artificial intelligence by supporting young professionals through new initiatives at the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
Shanghai robotics innovation center signs training agreements with tech companies - July 28, 2025
The National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center in Shanghai, China's first national-level public platform, signed cooperation agreements with technology companies and labs last Saturday to build a training ground cooperation ecosystem.
Math labs unveiled in 2025 World AI conference - July 28, 2025
Two laboratories dedicated to fundamental mathematics have been unveiled at a forum held last Saturday during the 2025 World AI Conference & High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance, marking a key step toward positioning Shanghai as an influential global hub for science and technology innovation, official sources said.
Chongming island named international Wetland City - July 25, 2025
Chongming has been officially recognized as an international Wetland City, making it the first district in Shanghai to receive the honor under the Ramsar Convention.
Shanghai reusable packaging firm secures funds for global expansion - July 24, 2025
Horen Group, a Shanghai-based specialist in intelligent reusable packaging, obtained 130 million yuan ($18.12 million) in a Series F funding round on Monday to support its global expansion.
2025 International Advanced Air Mobility Expo kicks off in Shanghai - July 24, 2025
The 2025 International Advanced Air Mobility Expo will take place from Wednesday to Saturday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, with the Low-altitude Economic Infrastructure Development Conference held during the same period.
