Charming Shanghai, beautiful city
As China International Import Expo (CIIE) is only a month away, Shanghai, host of the event, has reached the final stage of its preparations.
Now, let’s have a glimpse on the different aspects of Shanghai, one of China's biggest cities – from its busy economic life, vivid cultural scene and passionate sports contests to its blend of traditional and modern way of life.
Tourists look at flowers at Shanghai Botanical Garden in east China's Shanghai, March 27, 2018.
Visitors view a humanoid at China International Robot Show (CiROS) 2018 in east China's Shanghai, July 4, 2018.
Sailboats are seen on the Huangpu River during activity marking the 2018 Maritime Day of China in east China's Shanghai, July 11, 2018. The 2018 Maritime Day of China was observed on July 11.
People walk on the riverside avenue by the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, July 10, 2017.
A bionic robot hand plays the piano at China International Industry Fair 2018 in east China's Shanghai, September 19, 2018. The 20th China International Industry Fair opened on September 19 in Shanghai, with over 2,600 companies participating in the five-day event.
Li Xiaojia, conductor of train G99, arranges the luggage at Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai, east China, September 23, 2018. Train G99, the first high-speed train from Shanghai to Hong Kong, left Hongqiao Station on September 23 for Hong Kong West Kowloon Station.
A drone carrying takeout flies above East China Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Base in Shanghai, east China, August 30, 2018. The UAV Base with airspace of 58 square kilometers for test-fly opened here on August 30. The establishment of the base aims to boost the development of drone industry in Shanghai and East China.
Enterprise representatives attend the Matchmaking Meeting for Exhibitors and Buyers of Trade in Services Exhibition Area of the 2018 China International Import Expo in Shanghai, east China, August 30, 2018.
Photo shows China's first domestically-built polar research vessel and icebreaker "Xuelong 2" in Shanghai, east China, September 10, 2018. "Xuelong 2" was launched on September 10 in Shanghai.
People practise yoga at a park in Shanghai, east China, August 26, 2018.
A pet cat tastes cat snacks at the 21st Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai, east China, August 25, 2018. The pet fair is held here from August 22 to 26. Over 1,300 exhibitors bringing more than 16,000 brands of pet supplies participated in the pet fair.
Swedish musicians perform during the 2018 World Music Asia in Shanghai, east China, September 21, 2018. Musicians from at home and abroad took part in the four-day event kicking off on September 21.
A student from Princeton University makes self-introduction at the opening ceremony of an immersion program for international students to learn about Peking Opera and Chinese aesthetics in Shanghai, east China, August 20, 2018.
Photo taken on August 12, 2018 shows a screen displaying real-time coordinates of global vessels in Shanghai, east China. Connecting 22 government departments, China (Shanghai) International Trade Single Window provides services covering one third of the total volume of China's import and export trade. At present, more than 270,000 enterprises have enjoyed the single-window services which enable them to complete administrative procedures for foreign trade.
Pupils learn to operate the traditional shuttle loom in Shanghai, east China, September 21, 2018. A series of activities were held in the Shanghai Great World on September 21 to show young people's practice of intangible cultural heritages.
Mark Selby of England reacts during the quarterfinal match against Ding Junhui of China at 2018 World Snooker Shanghai Masters in Shanghai, east China, September 13, 2018.
