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Scientists in Shanghai created the world's first laboratory-grown sinoatrial node, the tiny structure that acts as your heart's natural pacemaker. The beating organoid could revolutionize how doctors treat dangerous heart rhythm problems.
A lonely 78-year-old who slept in a supermarket for nearly a decade found family in an unexpected place. His decision to leave his apartment to the woman who showed him kindness is sparking conversations about aging and chosen family across China.
Abbey Caldwell just carved three seconds off her personal best to become Australia's second-fastest woman ever in the 1500m, claiming third place at the Shanghai Diamond League. The 25-year-old stunned the field by overtaking Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hull in the final stretch.
Mikala Sposito, 21, will make history as the first woman to represent the United States in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai this September. The community college student won her spot by beating the nation's best welders in Alabama.
Abbey Caldwell just became the second-fastest Australian woman ever over 1,500 meters, shaving three seconds off her personal best while claiming bronze in Shanghai. The breakthrough performance highlights a new generation of Australian middle-distance stars rising to meet the world's best.
Mark English became the first Irish man to win a Diamond League track event, sprinting past four runners in the final 10 meters to claim victory in Shanghai. The 33-year-old's stunning finish earned him a meeting record and $20,000 prize.
Mexico's new tourism strategy aims to make China its 10th-largest visitor source within four years, targeting travelers hungry for culture over beaches. The country just took its first-ever booth at Shanghai's major travel fair.
A city of 25 million people just proved that massive urban recycling transformations are possible. Shanghai turned daily trash mountains into treasure through smart systems, local solutions, and innovative companies that make products from kitchen oil.
Scientists in Shanghai used artificial intelligence to develop a critical semiconductor material in record time, potentially strengthening the global chip supply chain. The breakthrough could help reduce dependence on a handful of foreign suppliers for essential manufacturing components.
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan, who holds the world record at 12.12 seconds, will compete against Olympic and world champions at the Diamond League season opener in Shanghai. The three-time Diamond League winner is fresh off leading Nigeria's team at the African Championships in Ghana.
In a thrilling shoot-off, India's women's recurve archery team defeated host nation China to win gold at the 2026 Archery World Cup in Shanghai. The fourth-seeded trio also knocked out 10-time Olympic champions South Korea in the semi-finals.
A Chinese court ruled that firing someone because their spouse works for a competitor is illegal discrimination. The woman won $101,000 after losing her job of 17 years over her husband's employment.
Scholars from 57 nations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America got hands-on with China's cutting-edge humanoid robots, witnessing the future of AI-powered assistance. The tour at Shanghai's Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator showed how technology can bring the world together.
Over 300,000 healthcare innovators from 150 countries gathered in Shanghai to unveil breakthrough medical technologies that will transform patient care. The world's first invasive brain-computer interface and advanced surgical robots signal a new era in precision medicine.
Olympic gold medalists Shaolin Sándor Liu and Liu Shaoang traded their skates for the runway at Shanghai Fashion Week. The Chinese-Hungarian brothers walked in designer Feng Chen Wang's 10th anniversary show, marking their first time modeling.
A groundbreaking five-year study from Shanghai shows robot-assisted surgery increases esophageal cancer survival rates to 69.4%, compared to 56.2% with conventional methods. The world-first trial proves robotic technology saves more lives while cutting surgery time by 41 minutes.
A five-year study from Shanghai Chest Hospital shows robot-assisted surgery increases esophageal cancer survival rates to 69.4%, compared to 56.2% with conventional methods. The breakthrough marks the first time robotic surgery has proven to significantly extend life in any solid tumor treatment.
AGIBOT just rolled out its 10,000th humanoid robot, marking one of the first times a company has scaled production this dramatically. The Shanghai-based robotics company is now deploying intelligent robots across hospitals, factories, and stores on four continents.
A Chinese robotics company reached a major milestone by deploying 10,000 humanoid robots in just over three years, with half shipped in the last three months alone. The robots are already working in real jobs across logistics, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing around the world.
A Shanghai surgical team has developed the world's first metal-free knee implant that could transform care for aging patients worldwide. The breakthrough polymer device allows clearer medical scans and better cancer treatment than traditional metal joints.
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