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Shanghai’s CIIF Showcases Latest in Robotics and Green Innovation

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

After a two-year hiatus, the China International Industry Fair hosted 2,800 exhibitors from more than 30 countries this year, highlighting new materials, smart logistic systems, and 5G technologies.

In Laos, a New Railway Signals a Future in China’s Orbit

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

In Laos, a new $6 billion rail line is driving rapid social and economic changes — and bringing China ever closer.

Shanghai FTZ at 10: Businesses Eye Enhanced Policies for Growth

Having benefited from modern facilities and innovation, enterprises believe more support would help elevate the FTZ’s stature and solidify its role as a business epicenter.

Event: Modernizing China’s ‘Kingdom of Characters’

The latest news about Sixth Tone and announcements about its events, projects, and other initiatives.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Three experts will talk about the modernization of Chinese font design, including an exclusive talk by Yale University professor and Pulitzer Prize finalist Jing Tsu.

360° Video: The ‘Hanzi Modern’ Exhibit 

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

MULTIMEDIA

Sixth Tone unveiled “Hanzi Modern: The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Fonts,” an exhibition dedicated to the technology, culture, politics, and history behind Chinese fonts’ digital transformation.

Health Care in the Spotlight at Shanghai Innovation Forum

Chinese startups are developing pioneering health care innovations, but finding funding and talent remains challenging.

Event: The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Fonts

Sixth Tone holds an exhibition on the modernization of Chinese font design.

New Musical Honors Shanghai’s Legacy of Welcoming Jewish Refugees

Composed and conducted by award-winning musicians, the oratorio will premiere in Shanghai on Nov. 17 and then embark on a global tour.

This Summer, Shanghai to Pay Residents for Off-Peak Power Usage

The new scheme is aimed to achieve a maximum load reduction of 12,000 megawatts, involving more than 70,000 households.

Global Brands Showcase Commitment to Sustainability at Carbon Neutrality Expo

From low-carbon hydrogen production to environmental impact indicators, global brands are innovating in pursuit of a greener future.

Event: Checking in on China’s ‘Parachute Generation’

The latest installment of the Sixth Tone Agora lecture series explores the experiences of Chinese studying in American high schools.

Shanghai Metro 3.0

This year, the Shanghai Metro turns 30. To mark this milestone, Sixth Tone discovers the metro afresh.

The Shanghai Museum Keeping Memories Of Jewish Refugees Alive

Established in 2007, the city’s Jewish Refugee Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of Holocaust survivors.

Smart Cars Take Center Stage at Shanghai Auto Show

China plans to increase the sale of vehicles with smart features to account for 30% of overall new vehicle sales by 2025.

Sixth Tone, Revamped: New Sections, Improved Website

The media outlet covering fresh voices from today’s China gets an updated look.

Int’l Luxury Brands Embrace E-Commerce to Attract Chinese Buyers

Sales of high-end products online have dramatically increased compared to offline shopping.

Event: China in Africa, Africa in China

The latest installment of the Sixth Tone Agora lecture series explores person-to-person exchanges between China and the African continent.

On The Table at Two Sessions, Employment, Cross-Border Trade

China’s top political meeting of the year, which will set the tone for the government’s economic and political agenda, begins this weekend.

To Spur Growth, Shanghai’s Districts Bank on Digital Economy

Key plans include accelerating digitization, improving hi-tech enterprise clusters, and better technical support.

To Boost Economy, Shanghai’s Districts Ready Multi-Pronged Plan

Experts say local governments will play to their strengths to stand out from the competition.