2024 Shanghai in session

Everything you need to know about this year's Two Sessions: Shanghai's most important annual political conferences.

City on track to become socialist international metropolis

Shanghai remains steadfast in achieving its 5 percent GDP growth target, and on track to become a modernized socialist international metropolis with global influence.

2024-01-27 16:27 0

Metro

Affordable housing, improved cultural resources and more parks on agenda

The city will improve its innovative platforms, mechanisms and living standards to attract more talented personnel from all over the world, Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng has said.

2024-01-27 16:02 0

Opinion

Multi-tiered communication vital to global firms in China

Global CEOs need a better understanding of China. Improving government-corporate communication on policies, businesses, livelihoods, and information is therefore vital.

2024-01-26 21:19 0

Metro

More than 1,200 proposals received as conference ends

The annual session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee concluded Thursday afternoon, with Shao Zhiqing newly elected vice chairman.

2024-01-26 15:56 0

Metro

CPPCC consults with government employees before end of conference

A special on-site consultation event was held during the second plenary session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee.

2024-01-26 15:34 0

Metro

City urged to establish official dating app

The government should establish an official platform to assist young people looking for a spouse and who want to have children, so as to facilitate population growth.

2024-01-26 14:50 0

Economy

Deputy suggests more policies to attract overseas Chinese talent

The overseas Chinese community should be further mobilized to attract capital and talent for the city's development.

2024-01-26 14:45 0

Metro

Lawmakers' suggestions and proposals both see increase over last year

Listening to the voice of the people results in the submission of 1,173 suggestions and nearly 70 proposals during the Two Sessions, Shanghai People's Congress officials said.

2024-01-26 14:05 0

Finance

Shanghai urged to issue offshore CNH bonds in HK

Shanghai should issue offshore yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong to connect with global markets and improve its position as a financial hub.

2024-01-25 19:56 0

Economy

Biopharmaceuticals come under conference spotlight

As one of Shanghai's three pioneering industries, biopharmaceuticals drew attention at the COOCC Shanghai Committee, with the city highlighting basic research in frontier science.

2024-01-25 16:35 0

2024 Shanghai in session

City on track to become socialist international metropolis

Affordable housing, improved cultural resources and more parks on agenda

Multi-tiered communication vital to global firms in China

More than 1,200 proposals received as conference ends

CPPCC consults with government employees before end of conference

City urged to establish official dating app

Deputy suggests more policies to attract overseas Chinese talent

Lawmakers' suggestions and proposals both see increase over last year

Shanghai urged to issue offshore CNH bonds in HK

Biopharmaceuticals come under conference spotlight

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