Stories from Shanghai · China

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.

A frontier laboratory has achieved a breakthrough in the mass production of non-oriented electrical steel with a thickness of 0.1mm. This material is a core component for electric motors and generators. The new thickness meets the requirements for miniaturization and high-speed rotation in emerging industries like low-altitude aircraft. Traditional electrical steel materials typically have a thickness of approximately 0.5mm. A specialized production line for high-performance electrical steel is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. The production line will focus on high-performance materials for high-end medical equipment and humanoid robot joints. The new steel features higher magnetic permeability, allowing for more powerful motors of the same volume with faster response speeds.

The China International Law Association is holding its 2026 annual academic conference in Shanghai from April 25 to 26. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson addressed questions regarding the trial's anniversary. A spokesperson said that the trial, like the Nuremberg trials, serves to condemn war criminals. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Tokyo Trial judged human conscience and historical justice.

Golf star Bernd Wiesberger secured his ninth continental tour title by winning the China Open in Shanghai. The victory followed a strong final round performance. Austrian golfer Bernd Wiesberger secured his first European title since returning to LIV Golf. He shot a bogey-free 4-under 67 on Sunday to win the tournament in Shanghai.

The Shanghai Railway Bureau Group reported 1.006 million containers completed via sea-rail intermodal transport in the Yangtze River Delta as of April 25. A port in China has a capacity exceeding 3,000 standard containers.