Stories from Shanghai · China

Young Chinese individuals are showcasing their talents in various fields, including the upcoming 48th World Skills Competition in Shanghai. The studio manages three employee dogs: Oreo, Black Bean, and An An.

A new round of precipitation is expected to begin starting tomorrow as warm, moist air strengthens and moves north, coinciding with a southward push of cold air. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in southern China due to strengthening warm air.

Foreign tourists are experiencing Chinese culture through hands-on activities like tea picking and visiting traditional villages. Foreign tourists have expressed positive feedback regarding safety in Shanghai. This sentiment has been noted by multiple sources.

An American blogger noted feeling 100% safe walking alone on Shanghai streets at 10:40 PM, stating this is impossible in New York. The common experience of safe and trustworthy daily life scenes in China is a key takeaway for many international visitors.

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.