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For six journalists from Kazakhstan, the two-day visit to Shanghai has been filled with surprises, and serves as an ideal start to their seven-day trip around China. Representing six Kazakh mainstream media outlets, the journalists were invited to witness technological innovation and industrial development, and visited Jiading District in northwestern Shanghai on Monday, which is a base for car manufacturing and innovation. Shot by Yu Wenhao. Edited by Nadire. Subtitles by Arina Yakupova. The delegation went to Jiading Hydrogen Park and the EV-AI Future Mobility Park, which present 10 years of EV achievements in Shanghai. Dulat Zhumagazin, from Toppress, said: "China's auto industry has emerged as a global leader. They can offer every type of vehicle imaginable, from electric to hydrogen-powered cars, as we can see today." While visiting the National Science and Technology Park of Tongji University, the delegation saw the latest developments in battery research. Saida Zharkinova, from Delovoy Kazakhstan, said: "Every time I visit China, I discover something new. Today, we toured an enormous facility, a hydro park, where they're advancing new technologies in hydroelectric power. For us in Kazakhstan, this still feels like the future since it's not widely used yet, so it's mostly known just…Original link

  Lijiang Ecological Garden. Do you know where the trash we sort out goes and how recyclable waste is handled? A waste sorting science popularization experience route in Jiading District was released on Wednesday as part of the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau's campaign to raise awareness of trash classification across the city. The route includes six spots, including three waste terminal disposal sites – the Jiading Wet Garbage Recycling Plant, Jiading Renewable Energy Utilization Center, and Jiading Construction Waste Recycling Plant – as well as Qingyue Bay Waste Sorting Theme Park, Lijiang Ecological Garden and Jiading District Garbage Classification Science Popularization Base at TES-AMM Corporation (China) Ltd. The Qingyue Bay park features interactive devices and has a clean energy power generation wall where visitors can experience the waste-to-energy power generation process. Ti Gong Qingyue Bay Waste Sorting Theme Park. The park encourages people to participate in environmental protection activities through fun games. The outdoor space fully embodies the concept of public participation in waste sorting. Around the circular walkway, visitors will find a number of interactive installations as well as camera and panda-shaped sculptures made from old air conditioner filter screens, trees made from old PVC pipes and…Original link

  Participants in the inaugural Inter-Branch Crossing Cup Debate Invitational Tournament. Top high school debaters from across the country have gathered in Shanghai to discuss about the ethical implications of AI's expanding role in our lives at the inaugural Inter-Branch Crossing Cup Debate Invitational Tournament. The finals, held at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum, revolved around the provocative question: "Should AI with independent consciousness have a set lifespan?" Students from the High School Affiliated to Fudan University, the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy, and the Tsinghua University High School engaged in heated debate on the topic. Tsinghua University High School emerged as the winner, with Chen Enya receiving the title of Best Debater. "Before the debate, we studied ChatGPT, AIGC, and other specialized AI topics," Chen said. "The judges brought up theories from past philosophers about 'being-towards-death,' which were very enlightening." The event also featured an exhibition game with distinguished guests including Ding Hong, an academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Zhang Zheng, senior principal scientist at Amazon Web Services. They were joined by students from the award-winning Chinese Debate Club of the Shanghai High School International Division to discuss about "eternal…Original link

  The New Bund Red Lane The New Bund Red Lane is set to open to the public on September 27 as a new commercial destination in the international Qiantan community in Pudong. The project, described as a "lightweight riverside living destination," integrates seamlessly with a multi-level pedestrian network connecting the Crystal Plaza to three nearby waterfront parks along the Huangpu River. It features a design that blends park-like green spaces with commercial streets, while offering "bike-friendly" and "pet-friendly" environments for a distinctive semi-outdoor urban experience. Central to the project is "Infinity Space," a striking public art installation featuring a towering twin helical structure in bright red. Inspired by the Möbius strip, it symbolizes endless possibilities in urban design and cultural expression. The New Bund Red Lane has already attracted a range of flagship stores, including the first Chinese mainland location of Hong Kong's historic bike shop, The Wing's Cycle, and the debut Eastern China outlet of Xinshan Bookstore, which is renowned as one of China's most beautiful bookstores. Additional stores, including the first Chinese locations of BIJEN, Retogo, and Aftertaste, are set to open soon. Ti Gong The Crystal Plaza. In another Qiantan highlight, the Crystal Plaza, is celebrating…Original link

Shanghai will increase off-campus activities for primary and high school students to enhance their overall development, according to a new regulation passed by the city's legislature. The regulation urges schools to get students to take part in field trips and exploratory activities to enhance their sense of social responsibility, innovative spirit and hands-on abilities. It stipulates that schools should work out annual plans to arrange activities for students. Schools are also required to include the performance of students in such activities in their overall assessment. All levels of government will be utilized to ensure the supply of such practice opportunities, including a pool of resources ranging from science and sports to culture and tourism. Government departments will work with institutions like universities, museums, research institutes, memorials, stadiums, galleries, libraries and archives. It encourages other social organizations and individuals to provide support for schools, by building venues or facilities or making donations and sponsorships. In return, they will be able to enjoy tax incentives or cost relief. It also states the city should cooperate with other places in the Yangtze River Delta region and cities in other provinces to share resources and offer more off-campus education opportunities. The regulation takes effect…Original link

Ti Gong A group of students perform traditional pingtan story-telling for residents of Xuhui. Shanghai's Xuhui District launched a major community improvement initiative on Wednesday, to encourage residents to enhance the local environment. The launch released plans to renovate public spaces and enhance community services. The initiative will involve 100 renovation projects, 100 new service projects, and the creation of 100 model sites across the district. The goal is to improve the quality of life for residents and promote ongoing community development. A community-led garden renovation event titled "One-square-meter Herb Garden" in Hongmei Community is part of the effort. Residents, guided by experts in gardening and sustainability, transformed four local gardens with unique themes. Over 150 participants, including 50 parent-child pairs and 40 youth planners, braved the heat to complete the projects, revitalizing the gardens with new plantings and green art installations. Ti Gong Some cultural figures, including broadcasters and artists, are appointed to the Xuhui Chinese Classics Reading Mentor Group. During the event, Xuhui also unveiled its "Civilization Marketplace" service list. The project offers 60 voluntary services across six categories, such as cultural heritage, policy consultation, child education, and health. These services will be available both online and offline.…Original link

  The highlights of the show include Impressionist masterpieces. An art exhibition, showing 100 iconic paintings in digital formats, captivated visitors in downtown Yuyuan Road with its combination of cutting-edge display technology and immersive experiences. The pop-up TCLArt event is organized by home appliance giant TCL, in collaboration with Center Pompidou in France and the National Gallery in the UK. Highlights of the show include impressionist masterpieces from Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh, alongside works by Piet Mondrian. The exhibition features a 115-inch TV, the world's biggest on the market. Zhu Shenshen / SHINE The exhibition features interactive elements, such as a gesture-controlled lobby that adapts to light and shadow effects. The exhibition also features interactive elements, such as a gesture-controlled lobby that adapts to light and shadow effects. To enhance the visitor experience, a Seesaw coffee stand offers complimentary specialty coffee to those who participate in on-site activities. Zhu Shenshen / SHINE The exhibition is held in a lane in downtown Yuyuan Road that is filled with art venues, coffee shops, bookstores and handmade goods shops. If you go: Address: 1,088 Lane of Yuyuan Road, Opening hours: 12pm-8pm Monday-Friday; 1pm-9pm weekends Duration: through September 17 Tickets: Free Public…Original link

  People learn history at the museum. A series of popular life sciences activities are being rolled out in the city under with the collaboration of museums and cemeteries as an innovative approach exploring the integration of life education and justice. Shanghai Museum of Public Security and Shanghai Fushouyuan Cemetery have teamed up to host a series of activities to popularize law and security and raise public awareness on life education, they said on Tuesday, in hopes that people re-examine and understand the significance of life. In recent years, public demand has soared for museum visits. As one of only two public security museums in the country, the Shanghai Museum of Public Security displays the historical evolution of the city's police institutions, details of major cases solved by officers since 1949, and the development of criminal science and technology. Ti Gong A group of people look at a display at the museum. Among them, the Heroes and Martyrs Hall includes portraits and materials of 82 Shanghai public security heroes who sacrificed their lives before and after the liberation of Shanghai. As the first activity, a life education study tour was organized by the two parties. About 50 people followed professional…Original link

A driverless minibus runs on the B998 bus line in Qianhai yesterday. WeChat account of SZ Satellite TV   The B998 autonomous bus line, the first of its kind in Shenzhen, was launched in Qianhai yesterday, marking the city's latest advancement in innovative transportation.   Five minibuses operated by the Shenzhen Bus Group run along the 5.44-kilometer route, which begins and ends at the Qianhai Cooperation Zone Terminal Station. The route includes stops at the Hongyi Building, the Guiwan Metro Station, the Qianhai Bay Metro Station, Qianhai Financial Canyon East, and the Qianhai Building.   The minibuses operate from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free rides available during the initial trial period. Residents can book rides online by visiting the “深巴出行” (Shenzhen Bus Travel) mini-program homepage and selecting “自动驾驶” (Autonomous Driving).   Passengers can board the minibuses at any stop along the route and start their journey by scanning a QR code on the bus using the WeChat mini-program “乘车码” (Ride Code). To board the bus, passengers must be at least 18 years old, have the capacity to engage in civil activities, and be in good health.   In accordance with Shenzhen's regulations on intelligent connected vehicles, each minibus…Original link

  Durians imported from Malaysia on display at the event in Fengxian's Jinxiang Town on Monday. Fengxian's Jinhui Town is positioning itself as a key hub for imported durians from Malaysia, in line with Shanghai's broader rural revitalization strategy. An event centered on durians, often dubbed the "King of Fruits," took place in the town on Monday night. The "2024 Durian Silk Road Journey" was launched at the Darling Port Park to promote fresh durians from Malaysia. The collaboration between Fengxian and the DTC International Durian Trade Center aims to streamline the distribution of the exotic fruit across China. The partnership is expected to make it easier for consumers to enjoy high-quality durians without traveling to their place of origin. The event included various activities such as tasting sessions, culinary demonstrations, and a showcase of Malaysian culture. Ti Gong Visitors sample durian-infused cuisine during the event. Attendees could explore different varieties of durians, learn about their unique qualities, and participate in discussions about sustainable agriculture and digital trade. Fengxian, a key area in Shanghai's rural revitalization strategy, is focusing on high-end food industries. The town, the event's host, is positioning itself as a hub for international healthy food and agricultural…Original link

An English transportation app is now available that can provide foreigners easy access to the city's public transportation system. Shanghai's "Mobility-as-a-Service" (SH MaaS app), known as Suishenxing among locals, has been available in English since last December, providing expatriates with lots of practical transportation information as well as ticket services. By using "the Shanghai QR Code" on the app, one can have easy access to metro, bus and ferry rides. Real-time information on public transportation and interchange routes of all airports and railway stations are also available on the app, along with limited-period 1-day, 3-day and 7-day passes. Guide for Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal 2 For foreigners finding 57-square-kilometer Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) a maze, the SH MaaS APP also provide departure guidelines and instant transportation information. A series of measures and regulations on facilitating international visitors have been released in Shanghai this year, including supporting foreign card payment and increasing the number of ATMs. In July, a one-stop comprehensive service center for expatriates was opened at PVG Terminal T2, with English services in terms of payment, culture and tourism, communication and transportation. From January to April this year, Shanghai received a total of nearly 1.9 million inbound…Original link

Nutritionists compete to create the perfect dishes for children Shanghai hosted a childcare vocational skills competition on Friday to improve professional abilities and better serve "the softest group of society." Many child-carers and nutritionists from 2,000 kindergartens, nurseries, and other child-care facilities in Shanghai participated in the event, out of which 294 made it to the finals at Shanghai Open University and Yangpu Modern Vocational School affiliated with Shanghai Normal University, the Shanghai Education Commission said. Ti Gong Nutritional dishes and pastries Caregivers were tested on daily life care, hygiene, health care, and first aid, which covers all scenarios in taking care of children of different ages at nurseries and kindergartens, handling emergencies, and designing games to help children develop hygiene habits and self-care. The nutritionists had to create cold dishes, Chinese pastries, and hot dishes and exhibit them in 4.5 hours. They had to demonstrate both cooking and child nutrition expertise. Caregivers at the competition Xiao Huihui has been a caregiver for over a decade. She stated that preparing for the competition boosted her professional talent. "Every child is a treasure to the family. I hope my abilities can increase parents' trust in our nursery classes," she said. Li…Original link

  China's Edward Gaming clinches the Valorant Champions 2024 title in South Korea. Shanghai-based Edward Gaming clinched the Valorant Champions 2024 title in South Korea, a historic victory for China region in the popular first-person shooter game. EDG beat the EMEA team Team Heretics, or TH, with a 3-2 victory on Sunday night. EDG's Zheng Yongkang or "ZmjjKK" was awarded the first MVP trophy for Valorant Champions 2024. "We made new history. We are the champions," EDG said on its Weibo account. The news generated significant online attention in social media, with the EDG post forwarded 13,000 times and earning 42,000 Likes. Ti Gong EDG team members enjoy the game. Shanghai aims to become global eSports hub Valorant, a popular five vs five first-person shooter game, officially debuted domestically in July of last year. It is operated by Tencent locally, which planned to invest 1 billion yuan (US$140 million) over three years to boost the game's ecosystem development. Valorant has quickly become one of the most popular FPS games in China. Sixteen international teams attended the global Valorant event held in South Korea, including four from the Chinese region. These teams qualified based on their performance in regional leagues. China's…Original link

Crimschi Efim, from Moldova, arrives at Fudan University to begin his study in Shanghai. More than 4,300 freshmen from over 40 countries and regions arrived at Fudan University on Sunday, marking the start of their academic journey in Shanghai. Crimschi Efim, from Moldova, said that while he had visited Shanghai three times before, this was his first time he would be living and studying in the city. He said he felt incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity. "I've been learning Chinese in Moldova since I was 14, and I always planned to study in China, for language studies and to pursue my bachelor's degree here," he said. "When it came to apply for universities, I decided to apply here, and I was lucky enough that Fudan University chose me, allowing me to pursue my studies here." Regarding his future life at Fudan, besides passing all his exams and obtaining his degree, he wishes to make more friends on campus. He also expressed his enthusiasm and anticipation for attending exhibitions in Shanghai afterward. "I've never lived in Shanghai before, so I missed many events," he said. "I was just looking at them on WeChat and thinking, I want to go there…Original link

What can I do if I fail in entrepreneurship? Where can I obtain financial management knowledge? Here are the contribution and wisdom from Shanghai's young entrepreneurs as solutions. A solicitation was launched by Shanghai Committee of the Communist Youth League of China in July to collect suggestions on "youth entrepreneurship" in the city, which received a warm response from young entrepreneurs. They either talked about their own feeling and experiences on the entrepreneurial atmosphere of Shanghai over the past five years or made suggestions for creating a better entrepreneurial environment in Shanghai in the future. A young entrepreneur shares his story in Xuhui District. The organizers studied insights and suggestions based on entrepreneurship experience, policies, services, ability, and spirit, and actively adopted them. Ten pieces of "golden suggestions" were honored by the youth league over the weekend. The event focuses on the entrepreneurial voices of youngsters in the process of building a people-friendly city. The purpose is to introduce more precise measures, form more practical results, benefit youth entrepreneurship, and attract and gather more outstanding young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and achieve their careers in Shanghai. Yu Weijie, general manager of a construction engineering company in Fengxian District, found…Original link

The fourth edition of the Shanghai Global Talents Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition opened its grand final on Saturday, with 139 projects from a record high of more than 12,000 in the previous two rounds. Focusing on Shanghai's key industries, the 139 finalist projects competed in six categories: high-end equipment manufacturing, future intelligence, information technology, life health, environmental protection, and cultural creativity along with agricultural technology. "We're glad to see that the competition has become a brand of Shanghai influential not only in China but also in the world to attract talent and businesses," said Zhu Min, vice president of Shanghai STVC Group, a co-organizer of the event. "It has attracted so many participants this year, an almost 50 percent increase from the number in last year, and more than 10 of the finalists are expatriates." According to the organizers, many technologies and products have already achieved international leadership in their fields and have secured patents and other intellectual property rights, filling critical gaps in domestic industries and leading the way in their respective sectors. For example, in the life health category, there are cutting-edge medical technology projects including some for small molecules and anti-tumor drug development, intelligent surgical robots, new…Original link

The 2024 Cross-Strait Youth Vitality Carnival was launched on Friday. The 2024 Cross-Strait Youth Vitality Carnival kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo Huangpu Sports Park on Friday. The carnival, hosted by various organizations including the Shanghai Association for the Promotion of Cross-Strait Exchanges and the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, is set to run through late August. Activities spanning sports, culture, music and job fairs, are all designed to integrate the interests and talents of youth from both sides of the Strait. The event, the first of its kind, aims to foster deeper connections between the youth of the Chinese mainland and Taiwan. More than 3,000 participants, including more than 1,000 from Taiwan, gathered to celebrate the start of this vibrant cultural exchange. Dong Jun / SHINE Olympic diving champion Chen Yuxi appears at the event Qiu Kaiming, deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, emphasized the significance of youth's role in the future of cross-strait relations. "President Xi Jinping deeply values the Taiwanese youth, envisioning a future where cross-Strait youth learn from each other and share a common journey towards national rejuvenation," he said. He also highlighted the cultural ties that…Original link

Innovations are making the details of every transaction more transparent at a vegetable market at 349 Madang Road. A large screen displays the price fluctuations of select vegetables in real time. The electric balances are also more reliable, with customers having information as to the type of vegetables, unit price, weight, and the sum. Customer can even trace the origin of the purchased item if they choose. The payment, of course, is digital. Reporters invited to carry out a spot check on the market last Friday were also impressed by the versatility of the market. This is just one case of governmental endeavor in the smart upgrade of vegetable markets, in a bid to make management and operation more digitized, and more efficient. In Huangpu District, where the Madang market is located, AI smart electric balances are ubiquitous in all vegetable markets, and a smart management system keeps management acquainted real time with the goings-on in each and all markets. A vendor at 349 Madang Road uses electric balances with digital display screens for customers. Sources from the municipal Commission of Commerce suggested that, this year, 80 markets are slated for standardized renovation, as part of the municipal projects intended…Original link

A presentation at the final From an intelligent sign language interpretation system to job opportunities for people with autism, 18 teams reached the final of the 2024 Shanghai Social Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition aims to boost the employment of university graduates, promote the development of social organizations and the landing of public welfare projects. Hosted by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, the competition has become a platform for integrating cultivation, empowerment, display, and exchange. In its 6th version, this year's competition attracted 401 teams, a record high. On-site road shows and evaluations were conducted. The participants included 172 teams from 58 universities across the country. Finger Dance, an award-winning project, is dedicated to building "information accessibility infrastructure for the global deaf community." Sign language interpretation for the deaf still faces a significant supply gap. Initiated by a group of students from Tongji University, Peking University, and the National University of Singapore, this intelligent system is based on advanced AI sign language large model technology, which can help the deaf and others communicate in real-time. Ti Gong Outstanding programs receive their awards. "The system is very easy to use," explained team leader Cheng Sirui during the final. "With…Original link

A visitor in the animal exhibition area Ti Gong The exhibition is ongoing at the Shanghai Worker's Cultural Palace. An exhibition featuring 58 exhibits ranging from animal specimens to a model of the domestically-developed Yutu lunar rover opened in Huangpu District on Friday, showcasing the the skills and wisdom of Shanghai gongjiang (which literally means a master craftman). Shanghai is the birthplace of China's industrial workers and the cradle of skilled craftsmen, who have created one miracle after another with their wisdom and hands. The display selected 100 projects and 58 sets of models from 45 Shanghai craftsmen, showcasing their persistent pursuit of excellence in quality, and continuous exploration of innovation in the development of Shanghai. The exhibition comprises two display areas and six sections. Ti Gong The aerospace display area. The Rare Animal Specimen Exhibition is held in collaboration with the Shanghai Natural History Museum, enabling people to admire the artistic creations of animal specimens by Shanghai craftsman Shan Kun. In the aerospace exhibition area, visitors can follow the national masters of hand, such as Wang Shunqun and Cao Yi, through exhibits like the models of the Chinese space station and Yutu lunar rover. Shanghai has selected and cultivated…Original link

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