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Shanghai villages should not be mere 'supporting actors': NPC delegate - March 08, 2026
A grassroots official from Shanghai's rural periphery has called for a fundamental reimagining of urban-rural relations, arguing that villages in China's largest city should no longer serve as mere "supporting actors" to urban development but rather as integral components of the municipality's core functions.
Shanghai draws over 44 million visitors on back of cultural-commercial integration - March 08, 2026
Shanghai's success in drawing more than 44 million Chinese and foreign visitors last year hinged on deep integration of culture, commerce, tourism, sports and exhibitions, a National People's Congress delegate said last Friday.
MiniMax’s stock jumps after Chinese AI startup's annual revenue more than doubles - March 03, 2026
MiniMax Group’s shares jumped after the Chinese artificial intelligence startup said it more than doubled revenue last year, with overseas markets accounting for the bulk of sales.
China-SCO platform launched in Shanghai to tackle metabolic diseases - March 01, 2026
The China-SCO Center for Metabolic Disease was officially inaugurated last Friday at Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai. The new facility establishes a national-level platform aimed at enhancing collaboration on metabolic disease management and health cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Chinese research team develops AI-powered diagnostic system for rare diseases - February 24, 2026
A Chinese research team has developed an AI-powered rare disease diagnostic system called DeepRare, setting a new record for diagnostic accuracy, according to a study published in the journal Nature.
Humanoid robot firms launch consumer push with entertainment ventures - February 09, 2026
China's robot corps is poised to command the spotlight this Chinese New Year season. Kicking off the festivities, AgiBot deployed over 200 humanoid robots across various models at a trailblazing live gala.
Robot rentals boom ahead of Chinese New Year as demand surges across China - February 09, 2026
As the Chinese New Year approaches, a new service is quietly taking off across China: robot rentals. Market demand has surged sharply in recent weeks, driven by festive promotions, commercial events and growing consumer curiosity, reported China Central Television on Monday.
Shanghai's 2025 achievements by numbers - February 07, 2026
Shanghai is reinforcing its status as a premier international hub through a strategic shift toward emerging industries and R&D. Robust foreign investment and a resurgence in global tourism underscore the city's accelerating economic momentum and industrial evolution.
Shanghai remains a top choice for foreign investment despite global challenges - February 07, 2026
With the establishment of 6,300 new foreign-funded enterprises in the city last year — an increase of 6.8 percent — Shanghai has continued to solidify its position as a prime destination for foreign investment.
Citywide luggage delivery system proposed - February 05, 2026
Travelers arriving in Shanghai often want to start exploring the city right away, but heavy luggage can quickly slow them down. In a joint proposal led by Wang Haitao, more than 40 political advisors have proposed a citywide luggage delivery system to let visitors send bags between airports, railway stations, hotels, and event venues.
