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.

Group visitors allowed at international import expo

To provide a better exhibition experience, the expo will only allow in group visitors on November 9 and 10 due to traffic and safety concerns and venue capacity.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/21 18:18:39

Half an iron man

A female athlete embraces a child and a friend at the IRONMAN 70.3 Shanghai on Sunday. The event, also known as a “half ironman,” was held at the city's Chongming ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/21 18:08:39

Volunteering offers students academic and career hints

For college students who will serve at CIIE next month, I would suggest to them that they take this rare and important opportunity to do more than just volunteering.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/21 18:03:41

Now & Beyond: Hu Xiangcheng Solo Exhibition

Hu Xiangcheng, the artist, uses different items including waste products, scaffolding, plastics, metal and LED lights to create artistic installations and integrate them into specific space structures of the museum, ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/21 17:18:39

Fijian Consul General in Shanghai braces for forthcoming China International Import Expo

"We have a national booth located in the Pacific Pavilion. We will showcase a few of our well-known products, especially those already entered into the Chinese market and tourism related ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/21 16:38:39

Isn't it good

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway pose for photos at the Bund on Thursday morning. The royal couple visited Shanghai and witnessed the signing of framework contracts for ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/18 19:03:40

Medical care treatment plans deployed for CIIE

The plan covers treatment for both ordinary patients and the wounded, who will be taken care of by designated personnel throughout the treatment process. A green channel, emergency charge service ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/18 18:53:41

Tenth annual singles matchmaking party

The maximum age of attendants is limited to 40, compared to the previous 45. Nearly 300,000 people registered to join the 10th matchmaking party.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/18 18:53:40

Best of British

John Edwards (left), British Consul General in Shanghai, delivers a speech on Thursday at the Best of British, an annual exhibition and celebration of English brands and culture. The event ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/18 18:48:41

Expatriates share their opinions about controversial Trump administration

The US has never had a president as controversial as Donald Trump. Since coming to power in January 2017, the Trump administration has faced numerous scandals and criticism from home ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/18 18:23:40

What's all the fuss about?

To cope with the impact of climate change, Liu suggested that people focus on five priority areas. These priorities are water, health and environment, energy and infrastructure, agriculture and ecosystems, ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/18 17:43:40

Shanghai sets up office to protect trademarks

The office will provide local companies with guidance on overseas trademark registration, build up an overseas rights protection platform, hold related training and offer legal services.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/17 19:03:41

Overseas students learn about Chinese shipping

This activity, organized by China Scholarship Council, aims to provide an opportunity for overseas students to learn about the shipping industry of China and the world.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/17 19:03:40

Cherish life

The exhibition, running from Wednesday to October 24, aims to warn young people about the risks and losses caused by drunk driving, using art and immersive experiences to encourage them ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/17 18:58:42

Chinese and international clothing designers gather for annual catwalk event

Shanghai Fashion Week SS2019 hosted various progressive and energetic events over the past week under the theme of “personal expression,” dedicating itself to a future fashion blueprint, industry inspiration and ...
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/17 18:58:40

City hosts annual gathering of expats, food and goods from France

French bread (baguette) is beyond a doubt one of the most popular items of this fair.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/17 18:28:40

Pointing in the right direction

Airport employees direct passengers at the new Terminal One of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The terminal reopened to the public officially on Monday after a three-year renovation.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/16 19:18:40

Largest expo exhibit arrives in metropolis

After eight days of cleaning and assembling, the machine will be moved to another hall for installing and debugging.
Source: Global Times | 2018/10/16 19:13:43