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A freshly funded logistics optimization firm based in Pudong is helping manufacturers across the Yangtze River Delta cut inventory costs by up to 18%-and catching the attention of major retailers.
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Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in Shanghai's vibrant expat community, meet fellow travellers, or simply explore what the city has to
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Recent policy updates and industry moves in the city highlight responses from local authorities and business leaders.
wellness
Shanghai pairs the colonial-era architecture of the Bund waterfront with a roughly 23 kilometre riverside path on the Pudong side and Century Park, the city's largest, on a route that mirrors the start of the Platinum Label Shanghai Marathon.
property
Persistent demand and careful zoning keep property values strong in Hongqiao, but opportunities remain for strategic buyers.
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Shanghai residential prices rose 2.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026 when compared directly with the same April-to-June stretch in 2025.
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Shanghai is a city that rewards both the curious and the adventurous. Whether you're looking to connect with other people through language exchange,
Technology
With over $8.2 billion in tech funding closed in the first half of 2026, Shanghai's innovation districts are attracting global investors betting big on the city's next generation of startups.
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As property prices stagnate and developers teeter, Shanghai is betting on a hybrid model of social rental housing and market reform-but the results so far are mixed.
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Shanghai residents are weighing the costs of renting in central districts against buying further out as a way to balance lifestyle and long-term holdings.
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The World AI Conference draws attention to how computing power gaps could sideline developing economies while strengthening advantages for wealthier ones.
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Shanghai investors and retirement balances.
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Once dismissed as a half-finished construction site beside the Huangpu, Qiantan is now posting the fastest rent growth of any sub-district in outer Pudong, and the young buyers are arriving before the agents catch up.
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Properties in core districts are lingering longer on the market, pushing some owners to cut asking prices to attract buyers.
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First-time purchasers are securing properties in outer districts amid restricted foreign demand and steady inner-ring prices at CNY 80,000 per square metre.
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City facilities host simultaneous math, AI and arts gatherings in mid-July 2026.
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Shanghai investors and retirement balances.
property
Shanghai first-home buyers can now access government-backed equity shares on properties inside the inner ring road starting this month.
Technology
With venture capital flooding into startups across Pudong and Huangpu, Shanghai's tech ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth-but competition for talent and regulatory clarity remains fierce.
community
Shanghai's live music scene pulses with energy across the city's diverse venues, offering something for every taste and mood. Whether you're a
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Shanghai investors and retirement balances.
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Openings and program launches this month point to priorities in education, artificial intelligence and talent attraction.
property
Citywide residential prices rose 2.8 percent from April to June compared with the same quarter in 2025, driven by steady demand inside the inner ring.
wellness
Shanghai residents are checking room temperature, light levels and noise sources to secure deeper sleep in a dense urban setting.
property
New expressway and metro connections are pulling buyers toward Jiading's western corridor as central Shanghai prices hold steady.
property
Learn how Shanghai renters balance CNY 80,000/sqm housing costs with investment property ownership. A practical guide to rent-vesting in Pudong and Jing'an.
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Shanghai first-time buyers can access the municipal program to reduce upfront costs on inner-ring apartments priced below city thresholds.
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Residential property clearance rates in Shanghai rose from 52 percent in May to 61 percent in June as local buyers navigated foreign ownership limits.
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Tight supply in core districts is forcing renters into bidding wars while buyer affordability stays strained by prices near 80,000 yuan per square metre.
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City services and agreements address transport access, automotive development, wetland records, travel volumes and consular facilities.
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