On a blustery December morning, the cup of ginger tea offered at the Sukhothai's reception is a thoughtful welcome. Upstairs, my Studio King room is capacious, with a king-size bed and multiple seating areas. Large windows reveal views over the upmarket Jing'an district.

Yakult enthusiastically took a bite of the plated, shredded chicken and lettuce in front of him before licking his lips.The black and white collie, named after a Japanese yoghurt drink, was one of eleven dogs gathered with their owners at the Kongshan Yunnan eatery in Shanghai to tuck into a meal organised to resemble the dinner traditionally held on the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Shanghai subsidiary is taking the EU to court. The European Court of Justice published confirmation of the case on its website on

Shanghai is exploring the possibility of allowing businesses in certain areas to bypass the country's Great Firewall and access internet sites overseas, as Beijing ramps up efforts to attract more foreign investment in 2025.

International visitors celebrate Chinese New Year at a Shanghai memorial, experience China's rich intangible cultural heritage

Marriage rates are declining across China. But at a pop-up market in Shanghai, parents have not given up finding a match for their unwed children.

Shanghai has announced plans to issue another round of consumption vouchers, as the Chinese metropolis tries to reverse a downturn in consumer spending. The city of 25 million people disclosed on Thursday that retail sales had fallen 3.

Some 30,000 flats from 270 projects are due to be launched this year, while developers are sitting on an inventory of 54,000 units.

The urban renewal project NICE2035 in Shanghai's downtown Yangpu District aims to transform an old community backstreet into a dynamic and creative hub to inspire future lifestyles.

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.

Shanghai unveiled a total of 186 major projects in its 2025 plan on Thursday, covering various sectors such as scientific and technological innovation, advanced manufacturing, modern services, education, healthcare, culture, infrastructure, ecological civilization and rural revitalization.

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.