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Shanghai Summer

Get ready for a lineup of exciting events of the "Shanghai Summer" int'l consumption season, running from the 1st weekend of July till the 2nd weekend of October!

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News in Brief, Movers and Shakers, VIPs in Town, Biz talk, Sites and Sounds, Context

The Oyster Pail

'The Oyster Pail' is an expatriate's take on Shanghai life. Expect candid dialogue and sincere reflection, set to the backdrop of this unique city.

The “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon” (黄帝内经) is the oldest text of traditional Chinese medicine. Though compiled more than 2,300 years ago, this ancient Chinese scrutiny of the causes and treatments of disease offers valuable advice and practical methods still valid in contemporary life. This column, written by veteran journalist Zhang Ciyun, provides insight into the basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. May you find in its wisdom ways to protect and improve your health.

Trash Talk

Shanghai enacts its new garbage regulation on July 1. So how do we correctly discard our trash? Where does everything go after we bin it? How are locals responding to these new rules? And what kind of a difference will it make to our daily lives, and the planet? You'll learn all this, and more, right here as we Trash Talk.

Local Lingo

Language is the road map of a culture. In this column, we will invite expats to introduce their favorite Chinese words, phrases, idioms, poems and more in a one-minute video. We hope this column will be a window through which you can better understand Chinese culture, mindset and wit. Have something to share? Please contact juliezhu@shanghaidaily.com.

People

Everyone has a story to tell.

Shanghai Like A Local

This column is a helpful guide for foreigners who are new to Shanghai. It will provide insights and practical tips on a range of topics, including housing, transportation, food and dining, entertainment, healthcare, and much more. The column aims to help our audience make a smooth transition to life in this fast-paced and dynamic city.

World Artificial Intelligence Conference

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference invites top executives from tech companies around the world to show how artificial intelligence “boosts the economy and changes people’s lives.”

Building an Innovation Hub

The city will implement policies to support the national goal of becoming self-reliant in technology as it pursues its own plan to become a global science and technology hub.

What's On

This column compiles popular activities and events in Shanghai, so you don't have to! It covers exhibitons, concerts, drama performances and other fun activities. This useful guide will help you decide where to head when you have some spare time. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please contact us at zhengqiong@shanghaidaily.com.

China International Import Expo

The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2023 is held in Shanghai, China from November 5th to November 10th in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC).

A Tale of Two Countries

For the past decades, China has established and restored diplomatic relations with more than 180 countries. There are touching stories, sweet moments and interesting people — past and present. Let's look into these tales of two countries.

Double Five Shopping Festival

Double Five Shopping Festival, initiated by the Shanghai government in May 2020, aims to boost both online and offline consumption. Different from Singles Day and mid-year shopping spree, it involves more vendors and retailers, and also promotes night economy and time-honored brands.

Pride of Place

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither was Shanghai. Once dubbed “the Paris of the East,” the city has evolved into a fusion of multiculturalism. Along the way, Shanghai has accumulated a repository of stories about the people and events that have shaped its history. Five areas of the city occupy pride of place in that journey: People’s Square, Jing’an Temple, Xujiahui, Lujiazui and Xintiandi. This series, a collaboration with Shanghai Local Chronicles Library, visits them all to follow in the footsteps of time.

iSTAR

The launch of the Star Market on the Shanghai Stock Exchange is seen as a major step in China's campaign to reform its capital markets and usher in the development of innovation in science and technology. The Nasdaq-style board is aimed at giving companies involved in cutting-edge science and technology greater access to funding.

Animation, Comics, and Games

The world of cartoons, animation, and video games is not just about kids' shows and simple games. ACG offers exciting stories, fantastic artwork, and brings people together in big communities. We'll explore what makes ACG special, what's new and hot, and why people love it so much.

Niche Shanghai

With a super laidback guide, Niche Shanghai presents a robust and lively lifestyle with various fun events. From art, fashion, culture and leisure, Niche Shanghai explores the latest lifestyle trend and provides more options to add some spice to your life.

Shanghai Free Trade Zone

Officially launched on September 29, 2013, the Shanghai (Pilot) Free Trade Zone is designed a four-pronged institutional innovation strategy targeted at investment management, trade facilitation, financial services and transformation of government functions.

The Commotion Metric

Alexander Bushroe is from Florida, USA, and has resided in China since 2009. He graduated from Clemson University and the Dalian University of Technology, and loves to delve into the idiosyncrasies of life in Shanghai and everywhere else. In Alexander's column, “The Commotion Metric,” you'll find him stopping to smell the flowers and examining the perks and quirks of life in Shanghai.

Cultural Journey Through China

The Chinese civilization, stretching back over 5,000 years without interruption, is characterized by its vast scope and profound depth. Join us as we travel across time and space to unveil cultural treasures and traditions of a diverse nation, where echoes of the past mingle with the vibrancy of the present.

Shanghai International Film & TV Festival

A feast for binge-watchers and movie-goers

Around The Delta

This section explores the Yangtze River Delta region in various aspects, including its economy, tourism and transport facilities.

Shine Bright with Arina

Arina Yakupova has a diverse background, having lived in Moscow, France, China, and the UK. She has studied at Lomonosov Moscow State University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and is now pursuing a career in journalism. She is passionate about celebrating cultural intersections and the beauty of everyday life, as highlighted in this column. Through her love for art, beauty, and travel, Arina shares her radiant light with all those who join her on this captivating journey.

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Shanghai Summer

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The Oyster Pail

Wisdom of Wellness

Trash Talk

Local Lingo

People

Shanghai Like A Local

World Artificial Intelligence Conference

Building an Innovation Hub

What's On

China International Import Expo

A Tale of Two Countries

Double Five Shopping Festival

Pride of Place

iSTAR

Animation, Comics, and Games

Niche Shanghai

Shanghai Free Trade Zone

The Commotion Metric

Cultural Journey Through China

Shanghai International Film & TV Festival

Around The Delta

Shine Bright with Arina

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Shanghai Like A Local

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Building an Innovation Hub

What's On

China International Import Expo

A Tale of Two Countries

Double Five Shopping Festival

Pride of Place

iSTAR

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Niche Shanghai

Shanghai Free Trade Zone

The Commotion Metric

Cultural Journey Through China

Shanghai International Film & TV Festival

Around The Delta

Shine Bright with Arina

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