Lin-gang New Area Celebrates 6th Anniversary; Shanghai & China Resources Group Sign Strategic Agreement
Key Takeaways
- Lin-gang New Area marks 6th anniversary with ¥730B+ in tech project investments.
- Shanghai and China Resources Group sign strategic deal focusing on key industries.
- 质子汽车 globally premiered its unmanned heavy truck 曜灵Ⅱ in Shanghai.
- TNT's Shanghai concert at Shanghai Stadium expects 300,000 attendees; Xuhui provides support.
- Shanghai's Heping Library nominated for Public Library of the Year 2025.
Top Stories
Lin-gang New Area: 6th Anniversary, investment in frontier tech.
On August 19, 2025, Lin-gang New Area celebrated its sixth anniversary, having signed over 679 key projects in cutting-edge technology industries, with investments exceeding 730 billion yuan. Six major frontier projects with over 40 billion yuan in investment were newly launched on August 19, 2025, and in the first half of the year, Lin-gang attracted 85 billion yuan of investment.
Shanghai Government and China Resources Group: Strategic cooperation.
On August 18, 2025, the Shanghai Municipal Government and China Resources Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. The focus will be on integrated circuits, medicine and medical care, energy services, urban construction, industrial finance, and science and technology.
质子汽车: Unmanned heavy truck 曜灵Ⅱ premiere.
On August 18, 2025, 质子汽车 globally premiered its unmanned heavy truck 曜灵Ⅱ at the Shanghai International Automotive Innovation Technology Exhibition. The truck aims to address the aging driver demographic and is designed for port container transfers, park operations, and trunk logistics.
TNT concert in Shanghai: Venue, dates, transport, and discounts.
In August 2025, TNT will hold their "Champion" concert at Shanghai Stadium from August 20-24, expecting nearly 300,000 attendees. Xuhui District announced multiple short bus lines, discounts, and free shuttle buses to support the event, with Kuaishou exclusively live streaming the concert on August 20 and 23.
Heping Library: Nominated for Public Library of the Year.
On August 18, 2025, Shanghai's Heping Library in Hongkou district was nominated for the Public Library of the Year Award 2025. The library features four themed halls, an art gallery, and a central green space, with energy-saving features.
Culture & Events Scene
Qingpu District: Red Culture Tour Exhibition launched.
On August 19, 2025, Qingpu District launched the Red Culture Tour Exhibition, featuring the “Great and Glorious Life: Chen Yun’s Life and Achievements Exhibition.” The event includes a release of Qingpu’s featured activities and a list of Party history-themed lectures, using a “tour performance + tour exhibition + tour lecture” model.
Shanghai Grand Theatre: Verdi's Falstaff to open season.
Shanghai Opera House's production of Verdi's Falstaff will open the Shanghai Grand Theatre's 2025-2026 performance season from September 5 to 7, 2025. The opera will be conducted by Xu Zhong, featuring Chinese and foreign artists.
China Science and Technology Museum: Science and Art exhibition.
On August 19, the "Symbiosis of Myriad Forms, Integration of Science and Art" exhibition opened at the China Science and Technology Museum. The exhibition showcases works from Tsinghua's 2025 postgraduate students.
Neighborhood Newsfeed
Qingpu Cup: Children's Story King Selection.
The 20th National Children's Story King Selection and Exhibition Event, the "Qingpu Cup", was held on the morning of August 19, 2025. 145 children were awarded, including 23 "National Best Story Kings", with Qingpu having 18 children entering the national exhibition.
Shanghai Economy Today
Shanghai Mayor: Meeting on economic goals.
On August 19, 2025, Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng chaired a government meeting to implement the State Council's directives and ensure the achievement of the third-quarter economic growth targets. The meeting emphasized the need to implement measures to meet the economic goals.
Tech Frontier
Shanghai: National Disruptive Technology Innovation Competition.
On August 18, 2025, the preliminary round of the 2025 National Disruptive Technology Innovation Competition "Scientific Instrument" Championship commenced in Shanghai. Nearly 170 teams showcased their projects, with the final to be held in September.