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SHFE's hot-rolled coil futures are key price reference for importers of Chinese steel plates, president says ahead of LME launch - October 25, 2026
SHFE's hot-rolled coil futures have become a key price reference for regions importing Chinese steel plates, its president said.
Shanghai’s nine-month trade jumps 18% to record USD590.5 billion on AI, high-tech manufacturing - October 25, 2026
Shanghai's foreign trade rose 18 percent to a record CNY3.94 trillion in the first three quarters, driven by AI hardware and high-tech manufacturing exports.
High-tech exports drive Shanghai's foreign trade surge - October 25, 2026
Shanghai's foreign trade totaled 3.94 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, up 17.9 percent, as September exports rose 39.5 percent year on year on strong high-tech shipments.
Shanghai’s GDP grows 5.5% in first three quarters - October 22, 2026
Shanghai’s economy expanded 5.5 percent in the first three quarters, outpacing the national growth rate of 4.6 percent.
China should keep policy tools in reserve to address AI investment risks, pboc ex-governor says - October 22, 2026
Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan said China should prepare contingency plans and keep policy tools ready to handle risks from huge capital flows into AI and its infrastructure.
Designer toys and smart baby gear take the spotlight at Shanghai fairs - October 22, 2026
Four linked trade fairs opened in Shanghai on Wednesday, showcasing toys, licensing, baby products and early childhood education from over 2,600 exhibitors.
A new glow for Shanghai's beauty industry - October 22, 2026
Shanghai's cosmetics industry output grew 15 percent year on year in the first three quarters of the year, with Singles Day expected to further boost sales and competition.
New growth drivers sharpen Shanghai's economic resilience - October 22, 2026
Shanghai's GDP grew 5.5 percent year-on-year to 4.33 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, driven by strong growth in high-tech industries and record foreign trade.
Shanghai riding high on fashion industry - October 21, 2026
Shanghai's growing fashion industry is attracting international design students and schools, as China's fashion consumption market is projected to exceed 3.5 trillion yuan by 2030.
Global Data Ecosystem Conference to open Oct 30 in Shanghai, focus on int'l cooperation, data industry applications - October 21, 2026
The Global Data Ecosystem Conference will be held in Shanghai on Oct. 30 and 31, focusing on international digital cooperation and data applications with AI.
