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Shanghai savors inbound tourism record as LuxeAsia opens - March 18, 2026
Shanghai's inbound tourism market hit a record high in 2025 when the city received 9.36 million visits by inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 39.58 percent.
China’s ‘intrinsic stability’ wins global trust - March 17, 2026
"The 21st century is more likely to belong to Beijing than to Washington." A joint poll released on March 15 by the US outlet Politico and the UK polling firm Public First shows that citizens of US' "big four staunch allies" - Canada, the UK, France, and Germany - consider that "it is better to depend on China than the US," with younger generations holding particularly positive views.
Paris talks continue momentum of previous rounds with incremental confidence-building - March 17, 2026
Candid conversation rather than confrontation appeared to define the latest round of China-United States economic and trade consultations in Paris — despite the latest 301 investigations the US administration has launched against multiple countries, including China.
Shanghai brain-computer interface startups secure new funding - March 17, 2026
StairMed and Futong Huizhi, two Shanghai-based medical technology startups have secured new funding as investors continue to bet on China's fast-growing brain-computer interface (BCI) sector.
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl CBD boosts role as trade hub - March 17, 2026
As the Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub celebrates its fifth anniversary, its core area, the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD), has unveiled significant progress as a key global trade hub.
Shanghai existing-home sales surge to five-year high as city eases commercial property rules - March 17, 2026
Shanghai's existing-home market recorded its strongest weekly sales in nearly five years last week, with the online transaction system crashing repeatedly under the load.
Shanghai reports 23% jump in foreign trade in first 2 months - March 17, 2026
Shanghai's foreign trade rose sharply in the first two months of the year, signaling a strong start to 2026.
15th Five-Year Plan: opportunities and trade-offs under technological self-reliance - March 16, 2026
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will be adopted at the ongoing Two Sessions. The plan outlines how the nation will move to achieve basic modernization by 2035, amidst a more disquieting global environment as well as China's efforts to become more self-reliant in technology and improving living standards. This series provides insights into the nation's vision in various sectors.
Lego reports double-digit profit growth for 2025 - March 16, 2026
The Lego Group has reported double-digit growth in both revenue and operating profit for 2025, with a rebound performance in the Chinese market.
PUMA taps F1 buzz to fuel China growth - March 16, 2026
As the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix returns to Shanghai this month, PUMA SE is turning the fast-paced racing event into a growth engine for its ambitions in the world's second-largest sportswear market.
