Shanghai Daily

Shanghai Daily (Chinese: 上海日报; Pinyin: Shànghǎi Rìbào) is an English-language newspaper in China that was launched in October 1999 and is operated by the Shanghai United Media Group. The newspaper primarily caters to expatriates residing in Shanghai, international visitors, particularly foreign investors and tourists, as well as local English-speaking professionals. Additionally, many Chinese students read it to enhance their English skills. Notably, it is the only English newspaper in Mainland China that is published every day of the week.

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Mass Art Center to be hot destination for tourists

5 days ago | shine.cn | Xu Wei

Polish tourists attend Chinese calligraphy workshop at the Shanghai Mass Art Center. China's relaxation and optimization of the visa-free transit policy has contributed to a considerable surge in Shanghai's inbound tourism in the first quarter of the year. And the Shanghai Mass Art Center aims to become a destination for inbound tourism with its policy of introducing diverse Chinese culture and arts to foreign tourists.
University probes allegations of professor's academic bullying

6 days ago | shine.cn | Yang Meiping

Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Biomedical Engineering announced on Thursday night that it has established a task force to investigate online complaints regarding a professor's alleged misconduct. The announcement followed the release of an 86-minute video by Wei Jing, who identified herself as a doctoral student at the university.
Not dead yet, and won't age quietly

6 days ago | shine.cn | Emma Leaning

It’s rare I get writer’s block. I don’t believe in it. But I starved for ideas this week. You know why? Because I’m 40. Let me repeat that. I’m 40. It’s been a slap in the baps. My birthday was on April 24, and a fortnight later my every waking thought is “I’m 40.” I keep checking parts of my body for evidence of this inconceivable truth. I’ve done the math: 1985 deducted from 2025 is indeed 40. The World Wide Web didn’t exist when I was born. Phones had cords, and people carried cash.
Delta drama festival returns with global flair

1 week ago | shine.cn | Xu Wei

"A Tale of Two Cities: Blood for Blood" is based on Charles Dickens' classic novel and adapted by British playwright Jonathan Holloway. The 4th YRD (Yangtze River Delta) City Drama Festival opened at the Great Theater of China with Ayanga, a well-known musical actor, serving as the festival's ambassador.
Grateful former alumni donate millions to Fudan University

1 week ago | shine.cn | Yang Meiping

As Fudan University celebrates its 120th anniversary, alumni are making generous donations to support its development and its students. Big names include Cao Guowei, chairman and CEO of Sina, owner of social media platform Weibo, and Wang Changtian, chairman of Enlight Media, the production company behind "Ne Zha 2," the hugely successful animation.
Bricks & Bouquets! Legoland Shanghai Resort to open on July 5

1 week ago | shine.cn | Hu Min

Live Theater at the Legoland Shanghai Resort Mei’s Dragon Orb at Monkie Kid Themed Land The much-anticipated Legoland Shanghai Resort in suburban Jinshan District, the largest Legoland in the world, is set to open on July 5, Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, announced on Wednesday. Located in Fengjing Town, Legoland Shanghai Resort is the ultimate Lego theme park and hotel destination for kids aged between 2 and 12 years and their families.
Changning District launches Double Five Shopping Festival

1 week ago | shine.cn | Hu Min

A bazaar at Columbia Circle draws visitors during the May Day holiday. The "Cool Pingu Convenience Store" exhibition at The Place is packed with people. From joyful pet festivals to an enhanced departure tax refund policy, Shanghai's Changning District launched its 2025 Double Five Shopping Festival on Monday with an array of activities mapped out. The expansion of departure tax refund spots and the "refund-upon-purchase" model is being accelerated in the district.
Shanghai reaps May Day holiday bonanza with 16.5 million tourist visits

1 week ago | shine.cn | Hu Min

A bustling scene on Shanghai's Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall during the five-day May Day holiday. Visitors pack Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park during the holiday. Shanghai's hospitality industry witnessed a robust performance during the May Day holiday with daily occupancy rate exceeding 80 percent for three consecutive days from May 2 to 4, reaching a historic high, the city's cultural and tourism authorities revealed on Monday, the last day of the holiday.
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.
Fengxian New City embracing beauty and health industries

2 weeks ago | shine.cn | Wan Lixin

Fengxian New City is striding toward its ambition as a beauty and health hub. In light of the newly unveiled 2025 Shanghai New City Development Action Plan, each of the five "new cities" – Jiading, Qingpu, Songjiang, Fengxian and Nanhui – will focus on beauty and health industries, covering cosmetics, medicine and food. In 2024, the beauty and health industries in Fengxian District achieved an output value of 50.85 billion yuan (US$7 billion), a 3.8 percent increase year on year.