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.
Pristine landscapes at the core: Pursuing a new type of urban growth - China In Focus News
In Focus

Pristine landscapes at the core: Pursuing a new type of urban growth

Hemu Village in suburban Shanghai is a fine embodiment of China and the city's new model of economic development that puts rural pristine landscapes at the core in urbanization.
An ancient Shanghai town reborn and rejuvenated - China In Focus News
In Focus

An ancient Shanghai town reborn and rejuvenated

The rebirth of Panlong watertown shows that a well-designed "urban village" renovation contributes much to a city's revival of its ancient wisdom in meeting today's challenges.
Compassionate caregivers! More than a beacon of hope for Shanghai's elderly - China Opinion
Opinion

Compassionate caregivers! More than a beacon of hope for Shanghai's elderly

With about 40 percent of Shanghai's registered household population predicted to be at least 60 years old by 2025, non-family caregivers are playing a pivotal role in elderly care.
Rising like a phoenix! Breathing new life into city-village symbiotic growth - China In Focus News
In Focus

Rising like a phoenix! Breathing new life into city-village symbiotic growth

The age of "urban villages" will soon become a thing of the past, as Shanghai's revamp campaign, which kicked off in 2014, promotes a symbiotic growth of its urban and rural areas.
2 Shanghai villages ─ and how to create a symbiotic rural-urban landscape - China In Focus News
In Focus

2 Shanghai villages ─ and how to create a symbiotic rural-urban landscape

Fangxia and Fengbang, two suburban villages in Shanghai, are showing how a more beautiful and accessible rural landscape can benefit urban life and the city's overall development.
Shanghai makes space for more pocket parks - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Shanghai makes space for more pocket parks

Shanghai now has 476 pocket parks after greenery officials created and restored 86 more parks in 2023.
Urban forests ─ a unique resource for creating a better city for people - China In Focus News
In Focus

Urban forests ─ a unique resource for creating a better city for people

Shanghai's master plan to "introduce forests into the city" means more forests are now accessible to the public, which has a positive physiological impact on urban populations.
Wetlands & Wilderness: Paving the way for an urban biodiversity sanctuary - China In Focus News
In Focus

Wetlands & Wilderness: Paving the way for an urban biodiversity sanctuary

In a city, it's a luxury to live at the doorstep of a rustic landscape, where there's virtually nothing between the heaven and Earth except for blooming plants and a few houses.
Forum highlights Shanghai's success in digital governance - Shanghai Metro News
Metro

Forum highlights Shanghai's success in digital governance

Shanghai is becoming an international digital capital, with 40 key integrated government affairs services launched over the years.
Creating a secret wonderland of rural biodiversity at doorstep in Shanghai - China In Focus News
In Focus

Creating a secret wonderland of rural biodiversity at doorstep in Shanghai

Shenjingtang Village has created a stunning rustic landscape that amounts to a secret wonderland at the doorstep of urban residents, reflecting Shanghai's rural biodiversity push.
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