News & Insights Across Asia
Shanghai is currently hosting key APEC meetings from May 11 to 19, focusing on digital innovation, green transitions, and women’s economic empowerment to foster regional prosperity.
Shanghai showcases its timeless charm and modern prosperity along the Huangpu River as it hosts the Second APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting.
Shanghai debuts a pilot program for international data cooperation to enhance cross-border data flows and boost the digital economy through 2030.
Shanghai’s new ticket‑stub economy turns event passes into city‑wide discounts, weaving culture and commerce for a richer consumer experience.
President Xi Jinping highlights the critical role of basic scientific research as a foundation for technological self-reliance and innovation at a high-level symposium in Shanghai.
Shanghai launches the 7th edition of its citywide May 5 Shopping Festival, a two-month campaign blending commerce, culture, and tourism to boost consumer spending across all 16 districts.
A new exhibition in Shanghai showcases art jewelry inspired by China’s 56 ethnic groups, emphasizing cultural confidence and intangible heritage.
An Uzbek vlogger’s experience with Shanghai’s unmanned ice cream freezers highlights the social trust and efficiency underpinning China’s urban convenience.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s Shanghai visit underscores the city’s pivotal role in fostering cross-strait economic and cultural exchanges, experts note.
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun promotes cross-strait cooperation during Shanghai tech tour, highlighting peace as key to regional stability.
Chengdu’s new variety show explores China’s booming pet economy and its impact on urban development, youth culture, and cross-city innovation initiatives.
Shanghai’s AWE 2026 introduces visa-free entry for global tech professionals, showcasing China’s latest innovations through a groundbreaking dual-venue expo format.
Shanghai’s iconic skyline, blending historic Bund and futuristic Lujiazui, offers a 360° view from The Stage. Explore the city’s duality in ‘Razor in China,’ now streaming.
Explore Shanghai’s Bund through local eyes: A 2026 perspective on how historical architecture and modern innovation coexist in China’s financial hub.
Explore how Shanghai’s iconic Paramount Hall preserves 1930s glamour while embracing 2026’s innovations, through CGTN’s cultural journey across time and architecture.
Shanghai’s 2025 tech surge saw 320+ new firms daily, with R&D spending hitting 4.5% of GDP. Plans for 2026 include 50+ smart factories and enhanced innovation systems.
Shanghai merges ancient Lunar New Year traditions with tech-driven innovations as it prepares for 2026’s Year of the Horse celebrations, from floral markets to AR lantern displays.
Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival opens in 2026, blending Chinese tradition with French cultural ties on the 62nd anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Shanghai qipao master Chu Hongsheng, whose timeless designs bridged Eastern tradition and global fashion.
Chinese engineers complete precision rotation of 10,000-tonne bridge beams over operational Shanghai maglev line, advancing regional rail connectivity.
