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6,000 milk bottle road in China: How plastic waste found a strange second life in Shanghai

More than 6,000 used milk bottles in Shanghai were given an unusual second life when they were processed into recycled plastic and incorporated into polymer-modified asphalt. The 2021 project by Dow and dairy brand Shiny Meadow aimed to address the challenge of plastic bottles that are technically recyclable but often…

The Economic Times

Asian ports snarled as El Niño fuels busy typhoon season

The shipping industry in Asia is grappling with unprecedented challenges as the typhoon season proves to be remarkably intense. Shanghai is currently facing extensive congestion, resulting in significant delays for vessels. Consequently, average waiting times at various Chinese ports have surged, disturbing the scheduled arrivals of container ships.

The Economic Times

China’s first plastic road used 6,000 milk bottles to turn waste into paving material

Thousands of used milk bottles found a new purpose in a Shanghai road project. Recyclers often struggled with these bottles due to milk residue contamination. Dow and Shiny Meadow collaborated to turn this plastic waste into road paving material. This initiative aimed to reduce plastic waste and create infrastructure applications.…

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China's Nvidia Rival Just Hit The Stock Market. Enflame Is Riding The AI Chip Boom And Soaring.

The Shanghai listing raised about $912 million to fund Enflame's next generations of AI processors, even as the company remains unprofitable.

International Business Times

Global Market: Tencent-backed Enflame soars 200% in blockbuster Shanghai IPO debut

Tencent-backed Shanghai Enflame Technology surged nearly 200% in its Shanghai debut after raising $912 million through its IPO. Strong investor demand reflects China’s push for domestic AI chips amid US restrictions. Despite rapid revenue growth, Enflame remains loss-making and heavily dependent on Tencent, which accounted for 83.79% of 2025 revenue.

The Economic Times

Ollie Millroy undergoes surgery as China GT reveals response times after criticism

The injured British driver remains in intensive care, while Loek Hartog has called on the racing community to discuss what happened as Shanghai race organisers release CCTV footage showing emergency crews arrived sooner than some paddock reports suggested

Motorsport

Chinese AI firm Moonshot to explore dual Hong Kong and Shanghai IPOs, SCMP reports

The developer of the Kimi large language model has discussed plans for a Hong Kong ‌IPO with its ⁠financial ⁠backers and has also floated the possibility of a subsequent mainland listing, according to one of the people who spoke to SCMP.

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Ahead of BRICS, Congress recalls 2012 summit where former PM Manmohan Singh proposed development bank

Congress highlighted BRICS' origins and India's 2012 summit hosting. Then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proposed the BRICS Development Bank idea. This institution later became the New Development Bank headquartered in Shanghai. India has since borrowed approximately ten billion US dollars from the NDB.

The Economic Times

China GT organisers face severe backlash following Ollie Millroy's fiery crash

China GT organisers are facing intense scrutiny as drivers pull out following catastrophic safety failures in Shanghai

Motorsport

Team calls Chinese race organizers 'grossly negligent' in conduct around fiery crash

A car racing team whose injured driver was rescued by another competitor after a horrific crash in Shanghai has called the organizers “grossly negligent” and says it is withdrawing from future events in China

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In 2021, Shanghai used 6,000 milk bottles to fight plastic waste; the result became China's 1st plastic road, turning hard-to-recycle bottles into useful paving material

Shanghai’s “Milk Bottle Road” demonstrates how difficult-to-recycle plastic can be redirected toward useful infrastructure. Developed through a partnership between Dow and Shiny Meadow, the project used more than 6,000 used milk bottles and other plastic waste in a polymer-modified asphalt road at East China University of Science and Technology’s Xuhui…

The Economic Times

Global Market: China stocks range-bound as tech gains offset bank, insurance sector losses

Chinese stocks were largely range-bound on Monday as gains in technology shares offset losses in banks and insurers following Beijing’s $54 billion capital-injection plan. The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.2%, while the CSI300 gained 0.2%. Investors also monitored China-US relations, US rate expectations and semiconductor demand.

The Economic Times

VCT Champions 2026 Shanghai: Dates, teams, results, format, and prize pool

Find everything about VCT Champions 2026 Shanghai here.

Dot Esports

Loek Hartog rescues Ollie Millroy from burning Ferrari after China GT crash

Millroy suffered multiple fractures in the Shanghai accident, while his AAI Motorsports team later criticised the emergency response and withdrew from the championship

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Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up

Investors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row seat to what many believe could be the next technological revolution.

The Economic Times

Global Market: China equities muted as Hong Kong stocks slide amid global risks

Chinese equities remained largely subdued on Tuesday, with defensive sectors cushioning losses in technology stocks. The Shanghai Composite was nearly flat, while the CSI300 slipped marginally. Liquor, consumer staples and banking stocks gained, but technology-focused indices declined. Hong Kong stocks came under greater pressure, while global bond yields, Middle East…

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Teen girl turns study problem into AI app for busy parents, earns Rs 2.5 lakh in 3 days

A 13-year-old Shanghai student has turned a common study problem into an AI product that generated 18,000 yuan (Rs 2,600) from 90 orders in three days. Zhu Shuhan, who has no programming background, built the app with AI assistance in three to four days and won third prize at a…

The Economic Times

Chinese AI chipmaker Enflame aims to raise $908 million after setting Shanghai IPO price

Enflame Technology, a prominent Chinese AI chip manufacturer, is set to raise over $900 million through its IPO in Shanghai. This initiative aligns with China's ambition for technological independence following US export restrictions on chips. The firm intends to confront Nvidia's stronghold in the AI chip sector, channeling the raised…

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Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetite

China’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong and Shanghai have already raised over $54 billion through IPOs and secondary listings in 2026, while blockbuster debuts such as CXMT and Unitree highlight the enthusiasm for tech stocks.

The Economic Times

AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong

In the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a blockbuster initial public offering raising $1.7 billion, in one of the city's biggest new share sales this year.

The Economic Times

Shanghai plans subsidies to kick start dormant offshore debt market: Report

Shanghai is rolling out new subsidies to lure offshore bond issuers into its free trade zone. This initiative aims to invigorate the currently stagnant market and position it as a leading global funding hub. Eligible bond issues will benefit from subsidies that cover legal, advisory, and banking fees, while onshore…

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Nurmagomedov vs. Song Kalshi Market Gives Nurmagomedov Massive Advantage

Umar Nurmagomedov is a massive favorite on Kalshi to beat Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai.

Bangkok Post

THAI says typhoon could disrupt Taipei, Shanghai flights

Thai Airways International has advised passengers on flights to Taipei and Shanghai on Thursday and Friday to check schedules as they could be disrupted by an approaching storm.

Euronews

First-ever urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve to open in Shanghai – here’s what you need to know

The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Unitree’s 45% share slump raises bubble concerns after blockbuster Shanghai debut

Unitree shares have plunged 45% since their blockbuster Shanghai debut, raising concerns over speculative excess and retail investor risks. The humanoid robot maker’s stock surged 460% above its IPO price on listing day, briefly valuing it at $66 billion. The sharp reversal has intensified questions over IPO pricing and technology…

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