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From Tibetan plateau to UFC: Su Mudaerji dreams of becoming China’s first men’s champion

Su Mudaerji, nicknamed the Tibetan Eagle, is the first Tibetan fighter in the UFC. He recently achieved a significant victory in front of a large crowd in Shanghai. His success has inspired many young people in Tibetan communities to pursue mixed martial arts. UFC's growing popularity in China has led…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Flying to Shanghai from Saigon: Routes, Airports and Arrival Tips

Direct or via Hong Kong, which Shanghai airport to choose, how to get into town and what Vietnamese travellers should check on visas.

inkl · Sep 30

'This Feels Illegal': Kim Kardashian Hesitates Before Signing Fan's Rare Crocodile Birkin, Calls It 'Blasphemous'

Kim Kardashian signed a fan's rare red crocodile Hermès Birkin in Shanghai, calling the request 'blasphemous' as social media users debated the autograph's possible impact on its value.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

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Kim Kardashian Signs a Fan's Red Crocodile Birkin in Shanghai: "This Feels Blasphemous"

Kim Kardashian signs Birkin: at the NikeSKIMS Shanghai launch, she autographed a fan's red crocodile Hermès bag, and collectors are debating what it does to its value.

Fashion Times · Sep 29

Alex Chui scores 42/42 at 17 to win his fifth Maths Olympiad gold

Britain’s Alex Chui scored a perfect 42 at the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai, joining just six other contestants to achieve full marks. The 17-year-old also secured his fifth gold medal, extending an unbeaten seven-edition run in which every appearance produced a medal.

The Times of India · Sep 28

Liu Huan, popular Chinese musician who performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, dies at 63: What we know about his cause of death and funeral ceremony arrangements

Liu Huan, a renowned Chinese musician and educator, passed away at 63 in Shanghai. With a lifelong commitment to music education, Liu championed young artists through various charitable efforts, and his remarkable career included performing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His impact as a teacher over three decades and passionate…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Jannik Sinner extends injury absence after pulling out of another tournament

Sinner could return at the Masters tournament in Shanghai after confirming his knee ‘is not where I would like it to be’

The Independent UK · Sep 25

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India aligning skill standards with Germany, Japan to boost overseas jobs: NSDC CEO

India is joining forces with Germany, Japan, and Israel to enhance vocational training for its workforce, aiming to align with international standards. This initiative will boost job opportunities for skilled workers in global markets. At the forthcoming WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, India plans to present its largest team of 70 contestants…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

China to test supersonic jet, aims to cut Beijing-Shanghai travel time by 75% for 1,075-km trip

China’s TMS-10 project is moving towards a planned supersonic test as researchers work on technology for quieter passenger aircraft. The demonstrator is designed around Mach 2 flight and a low-boom aerodynamic configuration, while a future 10- to 15-seat aircraft is envisioned. NASA is pursuing a separate low-noise approach through its…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Humanoid robots join dancers at WorldSkills opening in Shanghai

WorldSkills 2026 opens in Shanghai with humanoid robots and human performers, as 1,385 competitors from 68 countries prepare for 64 events.

Euronews · Sep 23

Elon Musk praises Xi Jinping as great leader in interview with Chinese state television

During an interview with Chinese state television network CCTV, Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "great leader." Musk highlighted the progress he saw in China, which he attributed to Xi's governance. The American enterpreneur also commented on his team working at Tesla's Shanghai plant,…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Welsh adventurer trekked 4,000 miles from the Yangtze's source to Shanghai

British adventurer Ash Dykes became the first person to walk the length of China's Yangtze River, covering 6,437 kilometres, or about 4,000 miles, from the river's scientific source in southern Qinghai to its mouth near Shanghai. Guinness World Records officially recognised the feat after Dykes began his expedition on August…

The Times of India · Sep 22

The amazing life of 101-year-old art warrior Ce Roser: ‘We made noise. We closed the streets’

Sick of her friends getting nowhere, she co-founded The Women in the Arts Foundation and they protested across New York. Ahead of a UK show, Roser talks about escaping wartime Shanghai – and still painting three a day

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night

Humanoid robots faced off in Shanghai as they autonomously navigated the ring, read opponents’ movements and chose their responses in real time.

Euronews · Sep 21

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The Independent UK · Sep 20

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Satellite Images Suggest China Is Building World's First Submarine Drone Mothership

Satellite imagery suggests a vessel under construction at a Shanghai shipyard could serve as China's first dedicated mothership for launching and recovering giant uncrewed submarines.

The Canberra Times · Sep 15

From school metalwork to world welding stage: CIT grad to represent Australia

Aussie boilermaker set to fly to Shanghai after a two-year journey.

Dot Esports · Sep 12

VCT 2026 Champions Shanghai Pick’Ems guide: All rewards and how to get them

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The Economic Times · Sep 12

6,000 milk bottle road in China: How plastic waste found a strange second life in Shanghai

More than 6,000 used milk bottles in Shanghai were given an unusual second life when they were processed into recycled plastic and incorporated into polymer-modified asphalt. The 2021 project by Dow and dairy brand Shiny Meadow aimed to address the challenge of plastic bottles that are technically recyclable but often…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Asian ports snarled as El Niño fuels busy typhoon season

The shipping industry in Asia is grappling with unprecedented challenges as the typhoon season proves to be remarkably intense. Shanghai is currently facing extensive congestion, resulting in significant delays for vessels. Consequently, average waiting times at various Chinese ports have surged, disturbing the scheduled arrivals of container ships.

The Times of India · Sep 11

China’s first plastic road used 6,000 milk bottles to turn waste into paving material

Thousands of used milk bottles found a new purpose in a Shanghai road project. Recyclers often struggled with these bottles due to milk residue contamination. Dow and Shiny Meadow collaborated to turn this plastic waste into road paving material. This initiative aimed to reduce plastic waste and create infrastructure applications.…

International Business Times · Sep 11

China's Nvidia Rival Just Hit The Stock Market. Enflame Is Riding The AI Chip Boom And Soaring.

The Shanghai listing raised about $912 million to fund Enflame's next generations of AI processors, even as the company remains unprofitable.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Global Market: Tencent-backed Enflame soars 200% in blockbuster Shanghai IPO debut

Tencent-backed Shanghai Enflame Technology surged nearly 200% in its Shanghai debut after raising $912 million through its IPO. Strong investor demand reflects China’s push for domestic AI chips amid US restrictions. Despite rapid revenue growth, Enflame remains loss-making and heavily dependent on Tencent, which accounted for 83.79% of 2025 revenue.

Motorsport · Sep 11

Ollie Millroy undergoes surgery as China GT reveals response times after criticism

The injured British driver remains in intensive care, while Loek Hartog has called on the racing community to discuss what happened as Shanghai race organisers release CCTV footage showing emergency crews arrived sooner than some paddock reports suggested

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Chinese AI firm Moonshot to explore dual Hong Kong and Shanghai IPOs, SCMP reports

The developer of the Kimi large language model has discussed plans for a Hong Kong ‌IPO with its ⁠financial ⁠backers and has also floated the possibility of a subsequent mainland listing, according to one of the people who spoke to SCMP.

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