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Shanghai's stunning new opera house welcomes everyone, ticket or not, with a gravity-defying spiral staircase connecting the waterfront to a rooftop stage. The 1.6 million square foot cultural landmark proves world-class performance venues can belong to everyone.
Matthew Bostock delivered a commanding performance to claim gold in the men's scratch race at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai. The British cyclist's "fantastic" victory adds another medal to Great Britain's strong showing at the championships.
Young people from 68 countries are competing in everything from cooking to drone piloting at the world's largest vocational skills competition. Shanghai is hosting 1,385 competitors across 64 disciplines, celebrating the power of practical skills.
When Ollie Millroy's Ferrari erupted in flames during a China GT race, competitor Loek Hartog didn't hesitate to risk his life for a daring rescue. The British driver credits the Dutch racer with saving his life before safety crews could arrive.
Shanghai just proved that massive cities can slash waste and emissions without slowing down. The results from their groundbreaking regulations are turning garbage into gold and plastic bottles into laptop bags.
Thirty-eight nations have joined forces to create the world's first international AI cooperation organization, marking a milestone in governing artificial intelligence for humanity's benefit. The group officially formed in Shanghai, bringing together countries to ensure AI development stays inclusive and beneficial for all.
China launched its first training center for humanoid robots in Shanghai, backed by Huawei and designed to help intelligent robots learn from real-world scenarios. The facility can produce 2,000 robots annually and aims to solve major development challenges in the rapidly growing industry.
Zou Weiluo was given three years to live after being diagnosed with a muscle-wasting disease as a baby. Now 12, he just graduated primary school in Shanghai, thanks to his family's devotion and a community that embraced him.
A rare bunting captivated Shanghai birdwatchers for weeks before dying in a window collision. Now the city is transforming tragedy into action to protect migrating birds.
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.
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.
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.