The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai has become the epicenter of a massive leap in robotics, showcasing China’s rapid transition from mere hardware production to "embodied intelligence".


China: Robots show-off human-like skills | Robot revolution on display

A massive sinkhole opened up on Qixin Road in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. CCTV footage captures cracks opening up in the tarmac, vehicles, motorcycles, and streetlamps getting swallowed into the void. At first, pedestrians were walking around so calmly that it appeared like a controlled demolition. Soon, they scattered as the sinkhole continued to slurp down pavements. The scale of the sinkhole was huge; there was damage to infrastructure, but no fatalities were reported.


 China: massive sinkhole swallows road in Shanghai 

The new premises occupy the entire sixth floor, 1,436 sq m of space, more than double the size of the consulate’s previous office in the Shanghai International Trade Centre, which it has used since 1993.

India opens new consulate building in Shanghai after 32 years

As China faces record-breaking heat, zoos in Shanghai are going all out to protect their animals. From air-conditioned panda rooms and icy treats for red pandas to pool time for elephants and dolphins, here’s how zookeepers are keeping their animals cool and safe amid soaring temperatures.

Shanghai heatwave: Ice, mist & AC for suffering animals

The authorities in Shanghai have issued alerts and cancelled hundreds of flights, urging people to stay indoors as the typhoon swept across the region. 

Typhoon Co-May hits China, tsunami warning issued as around two lakh people evacuated - Here's what we know

Huawei has unveiled its new CloudMatrix 384 AI system, many consider it as a rival to Nvidia’s top AI tech. But what makes this system special and could it really compete?

Huawei launches new AI system CloudMatrix 384: Can it really compete with Nvidia’s chips?

India displayed a strong performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on Saturday, securing three medals - gold in the men’s compound team event, silver in the women’s team event and bronze in the mixed team competition. Sports

India bag gold, silver and bronze at Archery World Cup Stage 2

Chinese researchers have simulated a scenario involving Japanese fighter jets targeting shanghai. Watch to know more.

Chinese Military Simulates Stealth Jets Targeting Shanghai

Three giant pandas born in October celebrated their birthdays together at the Shanghai Wild Animal Park on Friday. Under the attentive gaze of panda enthusiasts, seven-year-olds Xue Bao and Qian Jin, along with five-year-old Kang Kang, relished a special birthday feast prepared by the zoo’s animal care staff. In addition to the delicious treats, the zoo also crafted thoughtful handmade birthday gifts, which included beautifully designed bamboo beds, swivel chairs, bamboo baskets, and various toys, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere for the beloved pandas.

Pandas Celebrate Week-Long Birthday In Shanghai Zoo

People in Shanghai witnessed an amazing fireworks display on the eve of China's National Day. Tourists also enjoyed the audio-visual feast.

Shanghai Holds Fireworks Festival to Light up National Day Holiday

Shanghai has been hit by its strongest typhoon since 1949, with typhoon Bebinca slamming into the eastern seaboard. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres per hour, made landfall in the Yangtze river delta early Monday.

China’s typhoon-related losses mount

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai on Monday as a Category 1 storm, the most powerful tropical cyclone to directly hit the Chinese financial hub in 70 years.

Typhoon bebinca makes landfall in Shanghai

All flights at Shanghai's two airports will be canceled from 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT) on Sunday, officials said as the Chinese megacity braced for strong winds and heavy rain with powerful Typhoon Bebinca drawing near.

Typhoon Bebinca expected to make a landfall

The much-anticipated Shanghai L*SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort in coastal Lingang area will begin internal testing in August as ticket prices were announced on Friday.

China to open world's largest indoor ski resort

Shanghai, China's financial hub, wants to cash in on what is now being dubbed the "Swift Effect." Pop sensation Taylor Swift is being likened to a "walking GDP" by government advisers in Shanghai stirring calls for policy changes on foreign stars in China.

Gravitas: Pop sensation Taylor Swift triggers calls for policy changes for foreign stars

China is facing hotter and longer heatwaves and more frequent and unpredictable heavy rain as a result of climate change. The world's second biggest economy is bracing for another scorching summer.

China warns of hotter & longer heatwaves, Shanghai observes above 38 degree celcius

China's stimulus has failed to ignite demand in the second-largest economy. In the latest discovery, China has now discovered that officials allowed cash raised from the central government's budget to be invested in subpar or halted projects.

China reveals misuse of funds, raising concerns over current fiscal measures

Around 800 precious artifacts from Egypt are set to be displayed at the Shanghai Museum from July 18 to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and Egypt. Watch in for more details!

Exhibition on civilisation of ancient Egypt to open at Shanghai Museum

China's third aircraft carrier Fujian has reportedly wrapped up its second sea trial now it was an expansive and intensive test that experts say reflects the smooth progress made by the warship.

China's 3rd aircraft carrier Fujian returns to Jiangnan shipyard in Shanghai after trial

In a show of strength, Beijing has showcased its nuclear second strike capability or the ability to hit back after an enemy launches an initial nuclear attack. Interestingly this comes just two days before the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Beijing and Shanghai visit.

China's JL-2 missile: Nuclear second-strike capability

Louis Vuitton debuted its newly-labelled "Voyager" travelling show in Shanghai on Thursday night, showing off asymmetric hemlines and boxy leather vests in the country that is one of the brand's key markets.

Louis Vuitton holds 'Voyager' fashion show in Shanghai

Taiwan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Islands capital of Tapei. The earthquake has prompted tsunami warnings in the self-ruled island parts of Southern Japan and Philippines.

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, shocks felt in Shanghai & Fujian

The spring season is just around the corner, and Shanghai's air is suffused with the fragrance of plum blossoms.

Plum blossoms grace Shanghai's centuries-old Guyi garden

Extremely heavy fog in several Chinese provinces on Thursday (Jan 4) led to dangerously low visibility, closing of highways and delayed flights out of Shanghai, prompting weather forecasters to release a string of warnings and advisories.

Chinese provinces warn of thick fog, dozens of Shanghai flights delayed

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