Metro Shanghai

Grass-roots staff making efforts to enhance residents' basic knowledge of law


Due to the efforts made by people like Wu and Jiang, residents in the Hongqiao subdistrict have more legal knowledge. More than 80,000 residents are living in this subdistrict, including 18,000 expats. The community has a solid foundation to serve as trial ground for legislative affairs.

Shanghai improves green appearances for CIIE

Three large-scale flowerbeds have been set up in the city to create a colorful atmosphere as the China International Import Expo (CIIE) approaches.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/16 19:13:42

I welcome the new spending limits on wedding banquets

In order to maintain a good reputation and image, many couples and their parents sometimes spend hundreds of thousands of yuan on a wedding, though the average annual disposable income ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/16 19:13:42

French artist uses agar in new Shanghai exhibition

For this project, Blazy conducts a handicraft workshop of agar tableware two days a week in Shanghai. He provides technical training to three students majoring in different art subjects, giving ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/16 19:03:40

South Pacific island nation delivers goods for forthcoming China International Import Expo

The batch of goods were then stored in a warehouse specially used for CIIE.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/16 18:53:40

Over 400 new electric buses for import expo

They are also equipped with multiple facilities and functions including LED lights, a surround-view camera system and smart driving, which will improve driving safety.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/15 19:03:40

Vertical marathon in China's tallest building

It will take place inside China's tallest building, the 632-meter-high, 127-story Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui of Pudong New Area.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/15 19:03:39

WeChat parent groups clash with teachers over education

Teachers keep an authoritative front against parents just as they do with students.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/15 18:58:40

Celebrating Shanghai centenarians

Currently, Shanghai boasts 2,281 people aged over 100 years old, among whom 25 percent are males.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/15 18:58:40

International forum on the Belt and Road initiative held in Shanghai

The event featured one major forum and 12 sub-forums for delegates to share their insights on various topics under the Belt and Road initiative (B&R), including international relations, international economics, ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/15 18:53:39

Northeastern Shanghai's Jiangwan wetlands benefit from local conservation volunteers

Jiang Kang, 61, has been volunteering at the Jiangwan wetlands in Northeastern Shanghai for four years in order to help conserve the region's “bird paradise.”
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/15 18:48:39

More Chinese are opting for staycations during holidays

The reason why people in these provinces spent seven consecutive days without leaving their homes is because of China's developed service industry and advanced internet technology.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/14 19:18:40

Internet celebrity violates national anthem law

A female internet celebrity surnamed Yang was given a five-day administrative detention for violating China's national anthem law by Shanghai Jing'an Public Security Bureau.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/14 19:18:39

College students main volunteer force for expo

A total of 5,000 volunteers will be recruited at 100 “Youth Shanghai” city services stations to provide guides and other services to tourists from home and abroad.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/14 19:13:40

When ancient and modern meet

Audience admires a light show presented at two 1,000 year-old pagodas at Nanxiang ancient town of Jiading district on Saturday night.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/14 19:13:40

Foreigners in Shanghai discuss their alcohol consumption habits

If you are pressured to drink because of social activities or work, it is vitally important to eat a meal before drinking in order to reduce the risk of the ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/14 19:13:39

Making a run for it

The event integrated the theme of breast cancer prevention to encourage local women to do more sports and care about their health and wellness.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/14 18:43:40

US Consulate General in Shanghai serves up nutritious, athlete-friendly food

“US Beef Tomahawk in Black Pepper Coffee Crust” enjoyed the greatest popularity among the tennis players.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/14 18:03:39

Another Way of Telling

Another Way of Telling showcases almost 100 works from the rich, dynamic careers of Anna Fox and Karen Knorr, two leading documentary photographers in the UK.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/11 19:43:41