Figuratively Speaking

Source:Global Times Published: 2014-9-14 18:33:01

2020

- The year when construction on subway Line 14 is slated to be completed. The line will be 39.1 kilometers long and have 31 stops. It will cross five districts in Shanghai, including Jiading, Putuo, Jing'an, Huangpu and Pudong New Area. Construction on the line is expected to start at the end of this year.

40,000

- The number of jobs available for fresh graduates at a job fair that will run until the end of September. The fair is organized by human resource authorities in Shanghai and will provide consultation to graduates who still haven't found a job.

90 million yuan

- The total retail sales turnover recorded on the first day of this year's Shanghai Shopping Festival, an increase of 10.8 percent over last year. This figure is based on recorded sales at 18 major department stores and shopping malls.

500,000

- The estimated number of people who viewed the grand parade which rolled down Huaihai Road Middle Saturday. The parade started the annual Shanghai Tourism Festival, which is in its 25th year. A total of 22 floats, including one from the Shanghai Disney Resort, participated in the event.

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