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Presidential encounter marks turning point for Shanghai-based French mathematician

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

Hamza Boukili stands alongside Chinese entrepreneurs, professors and students at the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Hamza Boukili wasn't expecting to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at a Shanghai tech salon this week. But the French mathematician found himself face-to-face with the country's top leader – an unexpected moment that left him both honored and inspired.
Activities galore as Jing'an gets into the spring spirit

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

Urban Classroom The 2025 "Urban Classroom" campaign has kicked off with its first walking tour, offering a fresh way to explore Jing'an District. Dozens of teachers and students from Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) joined guide Zhu Yining for a 2-hour tour of historic sites, including the China Welfare Institute Children's Art Theater, Brookside Apartments, industrialist Rong Desheng's former residence and the Harvard Building at Huashan Hospital.
Jing'an tops the globe in terms of cafes every square kilometer

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

The 2025 Jing'an World Coffee Culture Festival made a comeback this month. This year's event included a coffee market, which ran from April 16 to April 20 at Feng Sheng Li Jing'an Temple Square and the outdoor space of Jiuguang Department Store across the street, bringing together over 50 coffee vendors. The expo featured favorites like Starbucks, % Arabica and DOE, as well as newcomers like T12, Fisher Coffee and Juan Valdez.
Annual theater festival gets the heart throbbing with passion and performance

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

A wide array of foreign and local performances opened the annual Shanghai Jing'an Theatre Festival this month. This year's festival, from April 25 to June 2, comprises 84 shows spanning 20 productions from China, the UK, France, Italy, Canada, Russia, and more, with around 90 percent of international acts making their China debut. Shanghai's top seven theaters, including the Daning Theatre, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center and FANCL Arts Center, are hosting the shows.
Nanxi: where tradition meets modernity vibe

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

Editor's note: Jing'an's four key functional zones – Shibei, Daning, Suhewan and Nanjing Road W. – serve as the main engines driving investment and high-quality development in the district. This "Invest Jing'an" series will highlight the distinctive strengths of each area. The Nanjing Road W. Functional Zone in the heart of Jing'an District integrates business, culture, history and innovation into a dynamic urban landscape. At the heart of Jing'an District, the Nanjing Road W.
Fashion giants redefine Jing'an chic trend

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

Jing'an is a place where global brands and local culture thrive together. This late spring, four brand-driven events are bringing a fresh burst of energy to the district's already dynamic retail scene. Celine's pop-up Celine's pop-up Celine, a Parisian fashion house, has brought a bit of the French Riviera to Zhangyuan, one of Shanghai's finest preserved shikumen (stone-gate) complexes, with a limited-time pop-up experience.
Fashion giants redefine Jing’an chic

2 weeks ago | archive.shine.cn | Yang Jian

JING’AN is a place where global brands and local culture thrive together. This late spring, four brand-driven events are bringing a fresh burst of energy to the district’s already dynamic retail scene. Celine’s pop-upCeline, a Parisian fashion house, has brought a bit of the French Riviera to Zhangyuan, one of Shanghai’s finest preserved shikumen (stone-gate) complexes, with a limited-time pop-up experience.
Annual theater festival gets the heart throbbing with passion and performance

2 weeks ago | archive.shine.cn | Yang Jian

A wide array of foreign and local performances opened the annual Shanghai Jing’an Theatre Festival this month. This year’s festival, from April 25 to June 2, comprises 84 shows spanning 20 productions from China, the UK, France, Italy, Canada, Russia, and more, with around 90 percent of international acts making their China debut. Shanghai’s top seven theaters, including the Daning Theatre, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center and FANCL Arts Center, are hosting the shows.
Shanghai Cruise Tourism Festival to open with dazzling waterfront shows

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

The Yangtze River waterfront near the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal Shanghai's annual Cruise Tourism Festival will begin on April 30 at Wusongkou waterfront with a variety of activities, performances, and unique travel experiences. The festival ends on May 20. The opening night will feature a drone and fireworks performance called "Monkey King – Havoc in Heaven" at the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal.
Hua'er: the blossoming folk songs of northwest China

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Yang Jian

Editor's note: The United Nations has officially designated 44 Chinese traditions as world cultural heritage. This series examines how each of them defines what it means to be Chinese. Across the rugged mountains and grasslands of northwest China, Hua’er — a vibrant tradition — echoes through the valleys.