https://www.scmp.com/rss/322704/feed The Go-China series provides a quick reference to some of fast-growing and emerging cities on the mainland, such as Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xiamen, etc. Topics covered include economic and social developments, investment opportunities, business environment, as well as introduction to some of the key infrastructure and property projects. The series is also packed with useful information for visitors, such as city life, arts and culture, transportation, hotels, foods and restaurants. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] Imagine this: An excellent opportunity to advance your career comes up. It involves relocation to Shanghai. When it comes to an after work retreat however, you know that only the finest apartment home with the best possible service level will do. Then, there is no reason to look beyond Shanghai Times Square Apartments located in the prestigious Huai Hai Zhong Road area. Aside from being a highly sought-after serviced apartments, savvy tenants know that the Wharf China... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-shanghai/article/2151379/your-blissful-new-life-beautiful?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-shanghai/article/2151379/your-blissful-new-life-beautiful?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:03:18 +0000 Almost 10 million Chinese high school students are taking the gaokao, China’s college entrance exam, between now and Saturday. In Shanghai, the city rearranged itself around the exam: around 50,000 students are taking an English test on Friday. The streets are blocked around the exam centers to create a quiet zone. Security guards guide away cars and motorcycles, and parents wait anxiously outside the school gates. This is a test that could potentially change lives of these teenagers, who have... https://www.scmp.com/education/meeting-students-gaokao-shanghai/article/2149883?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/education/meeting-students-gaokao-shanghai/article/2149883?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:00:15 +0000 [Sponsored Article] More than a cosy home complemented by a host of hotel-style services and amenities, Times Square Serviced Apartments  Shanghai gives you a sense of belonging to a community, where you will feel well looked after and find yourself surrounded by like-minded neighbours. The name simply says it all. No matter it is in New York, Hong Kong or Shanghai, Times Square is acronym for landmark location. Within easy walking distance of three subway stations to Metro Lines 1, 8 and 10,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/go-china-shanghai/article/2100587/theres-no-place-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/go-china-shanghai/article/2100587/theres-no-place-home?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Jul 2017 01:03:32 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Let the fantastic journey unfold by stepping into the exclusive ground-floor lift. In merely 47 seconds, it takes you to Grand Hyatt Shanghai’s Sky Lobby on Level 54. What greets you when the lift’s doors open sets the tone of your stay: deluxe decors, immaculate attention to details, superb hospitality and breathtaking vistas of Shanghai. The lavish reception is anchored in a double-ceiling area, with glass-to-ceiling curtain wall showcasing the highly prized sweeping... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-shanghai/article/1963727/grand-hyatt-shanghai-experience-par?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-shanghai/article/1963727/grand-hyatt-shanghai-experience-par?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:37:18 +0000 Shanghai Disneyland sits at the core of the emerging 20-square-kilometre Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone [SITRZ], in the centre of Pudong District, 21km southeast of People’s Square. This project began during the 12th five-year plan (2011-2015), and was a major part of the city’s initiative to steer the economy away from manufacturing and towards services. Shanghai first started building this new catalyst of tourism, leisure, and residential living by liquidating a large... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962550/shanghai-disneyland-spurs-growth-thanks-massive-infrastructure-projects?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962550/shanghai-disneyland-spurs-growth-thanks-massive-infrastructure-projects?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:01:31 +0000 Foreign investment into the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) is driving unprecedented demand for prime office space. Ministry of Commerce data shows that from January to September last year, the number of newly registered foreign-invested enterprises in the pilot FTZ rose by 52.6 per cent year-on-year. Savills credits China’s financial reform with attracting foreign companies to establish headquarters in its most populous city. “Acquisitions by end-users, in particular, have helped absorb much... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962601/foreign-investment-driving-demand-prime-office-space-shanghai-free-trade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962601/foreign-investment-driving-demand-prime-office-space-shanghai-free-trade?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:00:45 +0000 The skylines on either side of Shanghai’s Huangpu River are set to change significantly as several mega projects are slated to get underway in the coming years. The International Trade Centre (ITC) in the Xujiahui commercial hub in Puxi is among the most highly anticipated projects. Developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties China, the ITC site measures 100,000 square metres. On completion, the total gross floor area of ITC will be around 580,000 square metres above ground, which is nearly the same as... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962597/mega-commercial-real-estate-projects-either-side-shanghais-huangpu-river?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962597/mega-commercial-real-estate-projects-either-side-shanghais-huangpu-river?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:00:30 +0000 Shanghai is arguably the powerhouse of China’s automotive industry. It is the home of SAIC Motor Corp, the largest car manufacturer on China’s A-share market, and whose affiliated marques include MG, SAIC MAXUS, SAIC Volkswagen, SAIC-GM, Shanghai General Motors Wuling, NAVECO, SAIC-IVECO Hongyan and Shanghai Sunwin Bus Corp. Last year, SAIC Motor sold 5.902 million units, 5 per cent more than the previous year and, in 2014, climbed 25 places to rank 60th on the annual Fortune Global 500 list,... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962590/shanghai-powers-chinas-automotive-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962590/shanghai-powers-chinas-automotive-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:00:30 +0000 Shanghai has a great mix of the old and the new, often juxtaposed within the same neighbourhood. For visitors to the city, the sheer size and scope of one of the world’s fastest-growing metropolises might be daunting, but the efficient subway system is really useful for getting around the city, and there are districts that can satisfy several urges in one go. One of the most popular neighbourhoods is Xintiandi. The district is at the edge of the old French Concession where there are several... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962586/shanghais-contrasting-neighbourhoods-offer-fascinating-kaleidoscope-citys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962586/shanghais-contrasting-neighbourhoods-offer-fascinating-kaleidoscope-citys?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:00:30 +0000 Shanghai is a wining and dining city, with thousands of places to eat and imbibe. Such places range from tiny xiaolongbao (soup dumpling) spots to Bund-side bars with sweeping skyline views. Whether you’re in Shanghai on business or for a short holiday, here’s where to go for good food and drink. There are a few dishes you can’t leave Shanghai without trying. One of these is cong you ban mian (scallion oil noodles), and at Taiwanese-owned Shanghainese restaurant Jianguo 328 (+86-21-6471-3819),... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962596/shanghais-restaurants-and-bars-offer-something-suit-all-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962596/shanghais-restaurants-and-bars-offer-something-suit-all-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:00:30 +0000 Booming retail, tourism, food and beverage, and real estate sectors have enabled Shanghai to lead China’s broader economic transition from faster to more sustainable, better growth. “The big trend is the transition from a B-to-B [business-to-business] to a B-to-C [business-to-consumer] economy is in its final, most challenging stages,” says Richard Brubaker, an adjunct professor at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai. The service industry in Shanghai now dominates... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962546/shanghai-focuses-service-citys-economy-switches-factory-production?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962546/shanghai-focuses-service-citys-economy-switches-factory-production?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:00:30 +0000 Disney’s first foray into mainland China opens on June 16, but it has already seen well over a million visitors. Retirees and tourists eager to see Mickey and what the park has to offer have taken the train ride out to the park and bought souvenirs, snapped selfies and munched on high-priced street food. The real fun is yet to come. Disneyland Shanghai will feature the familiar cast, but with new additions and ambitious new looks to some favourite rides. One of the most talked-about attractions... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962589/new-pirates-caribbean-ride-adds-attractions-disneyland-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962589/new-pirates-caribbean-ride-adds-attractions-disneyland-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:00:30 +0000 With more than 140 upscale international hotels and 45,000 luxury rooms, Shanghai boasts one of the densest concentrations of upscale lodgings anywhere. The market is expected to continue to grow as the city adds new attractions and events. “Because of the opening of the Shanghai Disney Resort and a number of other projects, we’re expecting an increase in guests and in revenue,” says Richard Greaves, general manager of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai and area vice-president. There’s been a steady... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962594/shanghais-upscale-lodgings-market-expected-continue-impressive-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1962594/shanghais-upscale-lodgings-market-expected-continue-impressive-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:13:41 +0000