Livable, Lovable Shanghai

Shanghai is to enhance its urban soft power to match its ambition to become a metropolis with global influence by 2035. President Xi Jinping has described the city character as inclusive, excellent, open and wise, magnificent and modest. This series illustrates how Shanghai is stepping up efforts in making itself more liveable for its residents.
Shanghai is to enhance its urban soft power to match its ambition to become a metropolis with global influence by 2035. President Xi Jinping has described the city character as inclusive, excellent, open and wise, magnificent and modest. This series illustrates how Shanghai is stepping up efforts in making itself more liveable for its residents.
Urban forests ─ a unique resource for creating a better city for people - China In Focus News
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Urban forests ─ a unique resource for creating a better city for people

Shanghai's master plan to "introduce forests into the city" means more forests are now accessible to the public, which has a positive physiological impact on urban populations.
Wetlands & Wilderness: Paving the way for an urban biodiversity sanctuary - China In Focus News
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Wetlands & Wilderness: Paving the way for an urban biodiversity sanctuary

In a city, it's a luxury to live at the doorstep of a rustic landscape, where there's virtually nothing between the heaven and Earth except for blooming plants and a few houses.
Forum highlights Shanghai's success in digital governance - Shanghai Metro News
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Forum highlights Shanghai's success in digital governance

Shanghai is becoming an international digital capital, with 40 key integrated government affairs services launched over the years.
Creating a secret wonderland of rural biodiversity at doorstep in Shanghai - China In Focus News
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Creating a secret wonderland of rural biodiversity at doorstep in Shanghai

Shenjingtang Village has created a stunning rustic landscape that amounts to a secret wonderland at the doorstep of urban residents, reflecting Shanghai's rural biodiversity push.
The success of clean river campaign: Reviving an idyllic life in Shanghai outskirts - China In Focus News
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The success of clean river campaign: Reviving an idyllic life in Shanghai outskirts

Shanghai launched in 2017 a citywide campaign to clean up rivers and riverside areas, deciding it would've converted more than half of its area into "clean river valleys" by 2025.
When it comes to rural readers, you can't judge a book by its cover - China In Focus News
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When it comes to rural readers, you can't judge a book by its cover

Farmers may be rustic, but their passion for the written word isn't diminished by their agrarian lifestyle.
Community libraries gain popularity as peaceful havens - Shanghai Metro News
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Community libraries gain popularity as peaceful havens

Social media posts about community libraries have gone viral and residents are sharing comments about their favorite places to hide from the summer heat and enjoy their reading.
Pocket parks, remolded woodlands are a perfect community fit - China In Focus News
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Pocket parks, remolded woodlands are a perfect community fit

Shanghai is progressively turning green, boasting 390 pocket parks now and, by 2025, will have built 200 mini forest parks in villages, plus 50 large forest parks across the city.
From Suzhou Creek to the Bund: Shanghai's classic architecture mixes history and development - Shanghai Metro News
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From Suzhou Creek to the Bund: Shanghai's classic architecture mixes history and development

Classic buildings on Suzhou Creek welcome visitors hoping to explore the city's history, while The Central on Nanjing Road brings events and activities through the year.
Shanghai upgrades rainwater drainage system on 11 roads - Shanghai Metro News
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Shanghai upgrades rainwater drainage system on 11 roads

Shanghai is renovating its rainwater drainage system on 11 city roads. The upgrade will help resolve water drainage issues, preventing an accumulation of water in certain areas.
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