Shanghai has entered preliminary talks with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift about a potential concert this year, according to a local tourism official, as Chinese cities aim to attract international stars and fire up the economy.

Online travel platforms are also playing a key role. Ctrip's "Free Half-Day Shanghai Tour" program, which offers guided visits to iconic sites like the Bund and Yuyuan Garden, has served over 6,000 international tourists since its launch in April.

Shanghai is promising to provide its residents with a better life through vigorously promoting high-quality public education services, offering sufficient high-skilled job opportunities, and enhancing the standard of elderly care services, local authorities announced at a press conference held by the city's government.

Shanghai's biopharmaceutical industry, a key driver of the city's economic growth, is projected to exceed 200 billion yuan ($27.28 billion) in output value in 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous year's 185.

Shanghai authorities have held "preliminary talks" with pop superstar Taylor Swift's team over the possibility of her performing in the Chinese financial hub, Chinese media outlet The Paper reported on Tuesday citing a city official.

You can eat practically anything in Shanghai these days, from authentic Spanish tapas and Italian pizza, to modernist cuisine by the likes of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Paul Pairet. Yet locals have an enduring affection for their own “western food”,

Political advisers in Shanghai have suggested advancing the industrialization of humanoid robotics in the city, leveraging its strengths in artificial intelligence and robotics. They said Shanghai is well-positioned to lead the large-scale application of humanoid robots in China.

The Chinese mainland will soon resume group tour services for residents of Fujian and Shanghai to Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Friday. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office,

Stars Collective and Shanghai's El Pajaro Pictures unite to create new animated adaptation of 'The Little Prince,' blending 2D and 3D styles.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company said on Tuesday it will upgrade its operations by investing 21.31 billion yuan ($2.91 billion).

Shanghai witnessed significant progress in science and technology innovation in 2024, with substantial growth in key indicators, according to a news conference held by the Shanghai Municipal Government on Jan 16, 2025.

Political advisers in Shanghai have recommended the adoption of comprehensive, systematic measures, including the improvement of multilingual services across various scenarios and promoting the construction of international-friendly tourism products, to enhance experience for inbound tourists.