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.
When it comes to rural readers, you can't judge a book by its cover - China In Focus News
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When it comes to rural readers, you can't judge a book by its cover

Farmers may be rustic, but their passion for the written word isn't diminished by their agrarian lifestyle.
Community libraries gain popularity as peaceful havens - Shanghai Metro News
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Community libraries gain popularity as peaceful havens

Social media posts about community libraries have gone viral and residents are sharing comments about their favorite places to hide from the summer heat and enjoy their reading.
Pocket parks, remolded woodlands are a perfect community fit - China In Focus News
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Pocket parks, remolded woodlands are a perfect community fit

Shanghai is progressively turning green, boasting 390 pocket parks now and, by 2025, will have built 200 mini forest parks in villages, plus 50 large forest parks across the city.
From Suzhou Creek to the Bund: Shanghai's classic architecture mixes history and development - Shanghai Metro News
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From Suzhou Creek to the Bund: Shanghai's classic architecture mixes history and development

Classic buildings on Suzhou Creek welcome visitors hoping to explore the city's history, while The Central on Nanjing Road brings events and activities through the year.
Shanghai upgrades rainwater drainage system on 11 roads - Shanghai Metro News
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Shanghai upgrades rainwater drainage system on 11 roads

Shanghai is renovating its rainwater drainage system on 11 city roads. The upgrade will help resolve water drainage issues, preventing an accumulation of water in certain areas.
Mother Nature beckons students to get their noses out of textbooks - China In Focus News
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Mother Nature beckons students to get their noses out of textbooks

Outdoor habitat gardens at schools offer the opportunity to study biodiversity up close and in its natural state.
Heeding the call for circular path to organic, healthy farming - China In Focus News
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Heeding the call for circular path to organic, healthy farming

Circular agriculture, which focuses on using minimal amounts of external inputs and regenerating soil, is catching on in Shanghai's suburbs.
A man-made habitat created specifically for frogs - Shanghai Metro News
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A man-made habitat created specifically for frogs

A tract of land with a forest, wetland and pond in Zhangma Village in Qingpu District is a habitat designed exclusively for frogs.
Shanghai public welfare seeks large and comprehensive development - Shanghai Metro News
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Shanghai public welfare seeks large and comprehensive development

Shanghai is developing its public welfare, enhancing social services and facilities. Childcare, senior services, health care and initiatives for the disabled will all be enhanced.
A concert with a difference: touching the hearts of autistic children - Shanghai Metro News
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A concert with a difference: touching the hearts of autistic children

Musicians and autistic children from Angel Music Salon put up a quintet performance and dances at Shanghai Tower.
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