Stories from Shanghai · China

The period will feature a 'Magic Resonance Action' designed to promote synergy between artificial intelligence models and data resources. The announcement covers 20 key sectors including petrochemicals, non-ferrous metals, automotive, and aerospace. Passenger traffic at major international airports is expected to rise significantly for the upcoming holiday. Daily passenger throughput at major international airports is expected to reach 2.25 million, with a single-day peak potentially exceeding 2.4 million. Daily passenger counts at Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun, and Beijing Capital airports are expected to be 102,000, 55,000, and 49,000 respectively. Major international airport ports in China are seeing growth in passenger traffic ahead of the May Day holiday. Single-day customs clearance is expected to exceed 2.4 million people during the upcoming May Day holiday.

The AI-Driven Industry Conference & Expo 2026 is set to take place from May 28 to 29, 2026. The event will be held at the Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Centre (SAEC) in China. The 13th Gas Turbine Focus Conference and Exhibition (GTF 2026) is set to take place from May 12 to May 14, 2026.

A new comprehensive platform for robots and intelligent agents has been launched on Fuxing Island in Shanghai. The platform functions as a real-world university for various robots and intelligent agents to test navigation, service, and material delivery capabilities. Several companies from Shenzhen have already deployed humanoid robots and robotic dogs to the island to interact with citizens and perform tasks. The Fuxing Island site covers approximately 1.3 square kilometers in the Yangpu district. The 1.3 square kilometer area in Yangpu District will host humanoids and robotic dogs from various Shenzhen-based companies. These robots will practice navigation, service delivery, and inspection tasks through interaction with residents. High-definition sensors installed across the island provide high-precision spatial data to improve robot efficiency.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4083, representing a 0.07 percent decrease. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.41% to 14934, while the ChiNext Index dropped 0.54% to 3629.

A Shanghai court ruled that a travel agency was liable for failing to provide adequate safety management and rescue assistance after a participant, Ms. Zhang, collapsed and died during an 11-kilometer trek. Organizers are increasingly using liability waivers, though Chinese Civil Code Article 506 stipulates that clauses exempting parties from personal injury liability are invalid. Leaders said the importance of checking participant health and preparing for weather and terrain variations to mitigate risks.

A national permaculture conference was held in Shanghai, marking the first of its kind in China. The event brought together individuals from across the country, fostering enthusiasm and energy for permaculture practices. This follows a similar conference in Shanghai the previous year.

A trending discussion on Zhihu explores the difficulties users face with manual document numbering, citation, and indentation. The conversation questions why automated features are not more widely adopted.

The Shanghai Botanical Garden has introduced a new 'Yunnan Flowers at Your Doorstep' market to promote floral sales. The initiative aims to use floral displays to drive regional tourism and establish a unique city brand for Shanghai. Wang Bin, Deputy District Head of Huangpu District, noted the event links various commercial areas including Xintiandi and Huahai Middle Road. The project focuses on developing a 'flower viewing economy' through organized activities. The event is part of a broader effort to promote liquid development across the Yangtze River Delta. The market features five European-style palace gates decorated with flowers, and nearly 30 businesses have created themed floral displays. The event showcases over 60 flower brands and aims to integrate the flower festival with the surrounding commercial district, involving over 50 brands and 100 businesses.

A young male tourist was physically attacked with multiple slaps and kicks after attempting to stop a man from smoking in a non-smoking area at Shanghai Disney Town. The victim was slapped at least five times and kicked after intervening in a smoking violation; the attacker reportedly paid a five-figure settlement to resolve the matter. A young male tourist reached a settlement involving a five-figure compensation amount following a violent altercation at Shanghai Disneyland Resort.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange is expanding the scope of extended trading hours to include all A-shares and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This move aims to increase market transparency and stability while providing a low-impact trading period. Analysts suggest the extension improves investor convenience but warns that the 5% daily price limit may delay rather than reduce overall market risk. During periods of bad news, stocks may hit consecutive limit-down prices, potentially causing liquidity to dry up.