The Latest Breaking News from Shanghai

Nurmagomedov vs. Song Kalshi Market Gives Nurmagomedov Massive Advantage

Umar Nurmagomedov is a massive favorite on Kalshi to beat Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26

THAI says typhoon could disrupt Taipei, Shanghai flights

Thai Airways International has advised passengers on flights to Taipei and Shanghai on Thursday and Friday to check schedules as they could be disrupted by an approaching storm.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

First-ever urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve to open in Shanghai – here’s what you need to know

The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030.

Euronews · Aug 25

Missed the AI rally? After bumper 600% market debut, Chinese robot maker Unitree's CEO still feels a software leap is years away

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares soaring 600% over the IPO price. However, CEO Wang Xingxing cautioned that a major software breakthrough for humanoid robots could still be years away, despite growing optimism around embodied AI and the global robotics market.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Tech Brief (Aug. 21): Memory-Chip Maker YMTC Moves Closer to Shanghai IPO

Unitree shares decline as founder flags limits of humanoid robots, MiniMax launches new AI-native creation platform

Caixin Global · Aug 21

Unitree Founder Says Humanoid Robots May Take a Decade To Jump To The Mainstream

Wang Xingxing said truly versatile humanoid robots could still be five to 10 years away if development moves slowly, offering a reality check after the company's blockbuster Shanghai market debut.

International Business Times · Aug 20

Unitree Robotics Founder Says the Technology's 'ChatGPT Moment' is Coming. Save This Robotics Stock Watchlist Now.

The Shanghai trading debut of Unitree caused a major stir this week. Here’s how US investors can get involved in robotics.

Barchart · Aug 20

Who let the snakes out?: Dozens of snake-like eels escape from buckets inside metro in China, video goes viral

A routine metro ride in Nanjing took a decidedly slippery turn after dozens of live rice eels escaped from plastic buckets and began wriggling across the floor of a crowded train carriage. The bizarre scene unfolded on Nanjing Metro Line 2 on August 17, 2026, with passengers suddenly finding themselves…

The Times of India · Aug 19

TI 2026 main event picks: Team Vision is the favorite, but Nigma Galaxy is the story

With eight teams left standing in Shanghai, Team Vision looks like the team to beat — but Nigma Galaxy, Team Liquid, and Team Falcons all have paths to the Aegis.

Dot Esports · Aug 19

Chinese maker of backflipping robots sees shares soar sixfold on stock market debut

Unitree Robotics drew wide attention earlier this year when its G1 models performed backflips and martial arts at China's Spring Festival Gala

The Independent UK · Aug 19