Stories from Shanghai · China

A performance group known as Super-Chat is currently rehearsing.

A Shanghai tourist sustained a bone fracture to their lower leg and ankle in an explosion. A fireworks plant explosion in Hunan Province has resulted in one injury. Separately, an explosion in Shanghai injured a tourist.

Several major Chinese technology stocks experienced drops. BYD Company shares fell 3.2%. The broader market saw a 1% drop, with total market turnover reaching over 38.4 billion yuan. Tianci Materials saw a new listing, while Kuerchain Group also declined.

A sanitation worker meticulously cleaning dust from a bottle was observed, highlighting the unseen efforts that contribute to the city's cleanliness. The speaker feels proud to have contributed to the ground support for the aerospace industry.

China has deployed its first police robot in a suburb of Shanghai. The robot is equipped with charging stations, including a 480-kilowatt smart charging pile, to manage charging pressure and resolve issues for electric vehicle owners during holidays.

The demand for pet travel services is increasing, with owners increasingly viewing pets as family members. The enhancement of China's international image and influence is a deep driver attracting overseas tourists. The director of the Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau stated that explaining culture more thoroughly requires greater effort in cultivating talent. Gansu Province's Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau is guiding educational institutions and revitalizing existing resources for foreign language talent cultivation. A travel agency reported that its over 20 registered foreign language tour guides are almost fully booked for the year, and demand is high, potentially requiring guides from Suzhou or Xi'an due to greater demand from Shanghai.

Zhang Mintian, a student from Shanghai Urban Construction Vocational School, is competing in the floristry event at the 48th World Skills Competition. She also possesses carpentry skills, capable of decorating a box without damaging it. The student, a 2023 graduate of the landscape technology program, is practicing timed simulations to test the limits of their work. Her design incorporates flowers with metal mesh and other materials to create a three-dimensional space. She is undergoing rigorous training sessions to test her work completion limits. Zhang also has woodworking skills and can assemble decorative boxes. Zhang Mingtian is described as a director orchestrating light, rhythm, and the posture, texture, lines, and colors of the flowers. Injured individuals from an explosion were transported to Liuyang City People's Hospital for emergency treatment.

A major equestrian competition featuring world-class riders, including multiple Olympic and World Championship champions, is being held in Shanghai.

The Xinhuaji market on Nanjing Road has transformed into a floral-themed street with five European-style palace gates decorated with flowers. Over 60 floral brands are gathered at the market, which aims to combine dynamic displays with visitor interaction.

Du Xinlong, a young worker specializing in industrial robot system operation, is preparing for the 48th World Skills Competition to be held in Shanghai in September.