Thursday, June 18, 2026

Shanghai

January 1, 2025

China, Taiwan welcome 2025 with light shows, fireworks

In Taiwan, a six-minute fireworks show was performed for thousands of spectators at the country’s landmark Taipei 101 building.

Taipei 101 New Year light show
May 22, 2024

Chinese journalist Zhan released four years after incarceration  

She was released on May 13 and sent to her brother’s home.

China
April 23, 2024

Shanghai sees surge in inbound tourists in first quarter

Shanghai saw a surge in inbound tourists in the first quarter of this year thanks to tourism market recovery and China’s efforts to facilitate cross-border travel.

SHANGHAI TOURISTS USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY
April 15, 2024

German Chancellor Scholz warns China against military support for Russia

The Russian war against Ukraine is not just a European issue, Mr Scholz said.

Scholz
October 27, 2023

Former Chinese prime minister Li Keqiang dies at 68

Mr Li stepped down as premier in March after 10 years in office under Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Premier Li Keqiang
July 17, 2023

Pope appoints bishop of Shanghai chosen by China

Pope Francis has officially recognised the bishop of Shanghai, Joseph Shen Bin, who was already appointed by China in April.

Pope Francis and XI Jinping
June 29, 2023

Lekki port receives first transshipment vessel

Mr Ruogang said the vessel contains cargo from two of the largest container shipping lines in the world, CMA CGM and Maersk.

Lekki Port (Credit: NAN)
May 15, 2023

78-year-old U.S. citizen jailed for life in China for spying

A court in China has sentenced a 78-year-old U.S. citizen to life in prison on espionage charges.

John Shing-Wan Leung
May 9, 2023

China expels Canada’s top diplomat in tit-for-tat move

China on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai in a tit-for-tat after Ottawa told a Toronto-based Chinese diplomat to leave the country.

Xi Jinping, Justin Trudeau