Shanghai: Dassault Systèmes Opens Innovation Lab; Pudong Builds 'Five-Ring' Water System
Key Takeaways
- Dassault Systèmes launched a 3DEXPERIENCE lab in Pudong, aiming to incubate 1,000 startups.
- Pudong is constructing a 'five-ring' water system across 200 sq km and 13 towns.
- Shanghai malls are adapting to cater to elderly residents with activities and services.
- Shanghai Museum opened an exhibition featuring 233 calligraphy and painting works.
- MAGIC3 Youth 3x3 Basketball Tournament finals drew 3,500 spectators and 15,000 players.
Top Stories
Shanghai: Dassault Systèmes opens innovation lab in Pudong.
On August 22, 2025, Dassault Systèmes launched its first 3DEXPERIENCE open innovation lab in Shanghai's Pudong district. The lab aims to foster a collaborative innovation ecosystem, with plans to incubate over 1,000 startups in the first year.
Shanghai: 'Five-ring' water system construction in Pudong.
Shanghai's Pudong district is building a 'five-ring' water system, covering nearly 200 square kilometers and 13 towns, as reported on August 22, 2025. The system aims to restore biodiversity, improve flood response, and ensure complete community coverage.
Shanghai: Shopping malls adapt to cater to elderly residents.
Shanghai shopping malls are transforming to cater to the elderly, offering activities like karaoke and AI classes, as reported on August 22, 2025. These 'elderly-friendly' malls aim to meet seniors' social and mental needs, with some seeing increased sales.
Shanghai: New calligraphy and painting exhibition at Shanghai Museum.
The Shanghai Museum opened the "Zhu Gui Hai Shang: Zhuang Wanli Family Donation Liang Tu Xuan Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" to the public on August 20, 2025. The exhibition features 233 calligraphy and painting works and will last until April 19, 2026.
Shanghai: MAGIC3 Youth 3x3 Basketball Tournament finals.
The 2025 MAGIC3 Youth 3x3 Super Basketball Tournament finals concluded on August 23, 2025, at the Baoshan Sports Center Basketball Hall. The event, hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau and the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, drew over 3,500 spectators and involved nearly 15,000 young players.
Culture & Events Scene
Shanghai: Xujiahui Sports Park checkpoint changes for events.
On August 23, 2025, Shanghai police announced changes to security checkpoints at Xujiahui Sports Park due to the TNT concert and UFC Fight Night. Gate 1 will be temporarily closed, and concert attendees should use other gates.
Shanghai: Weekly cultural and tourism guide highlights.
Shanghai's weekly cultural and tourism guide, published on August 22, 2025, includes the Chenshan Water Lily Exhibition and the reopening of the Shanghai Songhu Battle Memorial Hall. The guide also mentions various other events and performances.
Local Life
Shanghai: College student's 'One-Day Manager' experience.
On August 23, 2025, a college student participated in a "One-Day Manager" experience at the "Guyu Tianyuan" restaurant in Fengxian's "Pastoral Altay". The article details her experience, highlighting the restaurant's focus on fresh ingredients and a relaxing atmosphere.
Nature Watch
Shanghai: Egrets spotted in Chongming rice fields.
On August 23, 2025, egrets were seen flying in the rice fields of Xinzheng Village, Shuxin Town, Chongming, Shanghai. This is a result of organic planting experience and technology brought to Chongming five years ago.