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[Explainer]
[Explainer] 10 Things to Know About Shanghai's Departure Tax Refunds
A guide to the 10 most common questions, from eligibility and minimum spending requirements to customs checks and how to claim a refund.
by CNS Editor7 hours ago
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[Explainer]
[Explainer] 10 Things to Know About Shanghai's Departure Tax Refunds
A guide to the 10 most common questions, from eligibility and minimum spending requirements to customs checks and how to claim a refund.
by CNS Editor7 hours ago
[Tech]
From Firefighting to Tourism: Industrial Robots Secure Major Deals and Real-World Jobs
WAIC exhibitors did more than just reveal new models – they signed commercial deals and outlined concrete deployment plans, bringing robotics closer to commercial reality.
by Zhu Shenshen23 hours ago
[General]
Curtains Up on a New Chapter: Shanghai's Cultural Ambition Soars to the World Stage
The Shanghai Grand Opera House will open in October, marking a powerful milestone in the city's ambition to become the "Asia-Pacific performing arts capital."
by Ma Yue23 hours ago
[General]
The Gentle Voice on The Phone May be a Robot
AI voice agents took center stage at WAIC 2026. The technology is already flooding Chinese phones with calls consumers often cannot tell are automated.
by Yang JianJul 21, 2026
[News]
China Reigns at International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai
China sealed the overall top team spot as all six of its contestants won gold medals.
by Yang MeipingJul 20, 2026
[News]
WAIC 2026 Closes With Record Attendance, Major Upgrades
Despite hot and rainy weather, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance drew an estimated 400,000 visits.
by Zhu ShenshenJul 20, 2026
[News]
WAIC 2026 Highlights Global Cooperation on AI Development, Governance
Closer global cooperation on artificial intelligence development and governance was not just proposed but actively practiced on site at WAIC 2026 in Shanghai.
by Wang YanlinJul 20, 2026
[News]
Top Chinese Officials Vow Cooperation on Global AI Governance
Top officials express China's willingness for international cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence at the WAIC 2026 in Shanghai.
by Yang MeipingJul 20, 2026
[News]
Corporate Finance Enters AI Era with Compliance and Human Oversight at the Core
Artificial intelligence is transforming corporate financial management, but humans will stay firmly at the forefront.
by Zhu ShenshenJul 20, 2026
[Economy]
Shanghai Reports 5.6% Growth in H1, Services Drive GDP
Shanghai's economy increased by 5.6 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, surpassing the national average growth rate of 4.7 percent.
by Wang YanlinJul 20, 2026
[News]
New Open-Source AIOS Alliance at WAIC 2026 To Boost On-Device AI
The alliance has over 20 members span chip designers, hardware and device vendors and academic institutions.
by Zhu ShenshenJul 19, 2026
[News]
Shanghai Launches AI Concierge for Foreign Visitors
The city has launched AI Shanghai, a multilingual AI agent to provide tailored, reliable information for foreigners living in or visiting Shanghai.
by Wang YanlinJul 19, 2026
[News]
Telecom Giants Drive AI Integration in Industrial Sectors
In WAIC, Shanghai municipal authorities announced a new batch of 10 demonstration firms designated under the AI Plus Manufacturing initiative.
by Zhu ShenshenJul 18, 2026
[News]
Shanghai Announces Space-Based AI Computing Network Upgrades
Space-based AI computing shifts data centers directly into Earth's orbit, also a battleground in the geopolitical tech race between China and US.
by Zhu ShenshenJul 18, 2026
[Reading the Sky]
China Unveils AI System to Sharpen Global Weather Warnings
China showcased MAZU platform at the WAIC, highlighting AI-powered forecasting technologies designed to strengthen global early warning systems and climate resilience.
by Hu MinJul 18, 2026