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Better housing plan to help attract talent

Shanghai will enhance its effort to foster the residential leasing market this year by accelerating real estate development as well as offering support for professional home leasing companies and institutions, said Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong during the ongoing annual session of the city's People's Congress

City has 'red culture' in its genes

Shanghai, the birthplace of the Communist Party of China, should take full advantage of its rich history associated with early CPC activities, serving not only as the country's economic center but also as one of the centers of "red culture", local political advisers said during their annual gathering, which began on Monday.

Officials consider moves to improve care for elderly

Elderly care remained one of the most discussed issues among Shanghai's lawmakers and political advisers during the city's ongoing annual two sessions.

Import exposition will boost global competitiveness

Shanghai is looking to enhance its global competitiveness and facilitate its economic transformation as it prepares for China's biggest import exposition in November, experts said.

China to take lead position in research

China plans to lead major international science projects in climate change, space exploration and neuroscience technologies in the near future, officials said on Wednesday.

Greater use of tech urged in healthcare industry

A senior medical scientist called on Wednesday for improved integration of big data technology with the medical care sector in China to improve healthcare services at the grassroots level.

Cleanup rids sea of oil slick

Satellite images showed on Tuesday there was no visible oil slick on the surface of the East China Sea near a sunken Iranian oil tanker thanks to clean up efforts, according to government reports.

'Buddha-like' frog game leaps into hearts of young Chinese

A hit Japanese game about a frog who regularly disappears on vacation has struck a note with young Chinese for its "Buddha-style" gameplay.Travel Frog was the most downloaded free app on the Apple Store on Sunday, while the mobile game has been among the most searched topics on Sina Weibo this week.

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Joint office to help guide Yangtze River Delta area

A joint administrative office for the Yangtze River Delta region will be established and a three-year plan regarding the integrated development of the region involving 26 cities will be formulated, a top Shanghai official said on Wednesday.

Temples give out free laba porridge

Buddhist temples across China gave out free porridge on Wednesday to celebrate the Laba Festival. "Laba" literally means the eighth day of the 12th lunar month. The Laba Festival is considered a prelude to the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 16 this year.