Livable, Lovable Shanghai

Shanghai is to enhance its urban soft power to match its ambition to become a metropolis with global influence by 2035. President Xi Jinping has described the city character as inclusive, excellent, open and wise, magnificent and modest. This series illustrates how Shanghai is stepping up efforts in making itself more liveable for its residents.
Shanghai is to enhance its urban soft power to match its ambition to become a metropolis with global influence by 2035. President Xi Jinping has described the city character as inclusive, excellent, open and wise, magnificent and modest. This series illustrates how Shanghai is stepping up efforts in making itself more liveable for its residents.
A rural-urban continuum that better defines the path to sustainable growth - China In Focus News
In Focus

A rural-urban continuum that better defines the path to sustainable growth

An accessible countryside, made possible by rural infrastructural improvement based on environmentally conscious designs, is a boon for both city dwellers and rural residents.
A rambling route, a well-preserved landscape and a rural revival - China In Focus News
In Focus

A rambling route, a well-preserved landscape and a rural revival

It need not take a big crowd of urban visitors in cars to revive a rural region; an accessible rural rambling route plus a well-preserved rural landscape and community will do it.
Fan ambassador for Parkinson's table tennis - Sport News
Sport

Fan ambassador for Parkinson's table tennis

Olympic and world table tennis champion Fan Zhendong has been named the charity ambassador for the inaugural Shanghai Table Tennis Championship for Parkinson's Patients.
A show of transforming lives of stray cats and new owners - Lifestyle in China
Lifestyle

A show of transforming lives of stray cats and new owners

On May 20, 2023, Qing Cai found a lonely calico kitten hiding under a car in her community, its eyes covered in grime.
'Youth Station' program a boost for job seekers - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

'Youth Station' program a boost for job seekers

Free accommodation for young people looking to secure a job in Shanghai is expected to help attract talent and provide them with a friendly environment during their stay.
Embracing integrated growth of city and countryside across different regions - China In Focus News
In Focus

Embracing integrated growth of city and countryside across different regions

Xiangfudang Lake in Zhejiang and Dongshe Village in Shanghai represent a new type of city development, which carefully combines business districts and rural landscapes.
Refurbished green spaces made available to the public - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Refurbished green spaces made available to the public

Since 2022, 125 green spaces that were previously tied to businesses and outlets have been refurbished and opened to the public, with 32 converted into pocket parks.
Health service site in office building is professional and cozy - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Health service site in office building is professional and cozy

Dapuqiao Neighborhood Health Center has opened a health service site at the center's 22th floor offering basic Western and TCM outpatient services.
'Beautiful neighborhoods' to be around in city - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

'Beautiful neighborhoods' to be around in city

The Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau unveiled 25 "Beautiful Neighborhood" Citywalk routes across the city at popular check-in spots.
Restored Panlong Tiandi brings back the golden days of yore - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Restored Panlong Tiandi brings back the golden days of yore

A rebuilt Panlong Tiandi in Qingpu District, with its distinct Jiangnan watertown features, provides a peaceful respite from city life.
Top