Good buildings come from good people, and all problems are solved by good design. —Stephen Gardiner

New member to consolidate group’s role in China

ABB Group’s new member in China, Shanghai ABB Electrical Technology Co, Ltd, officially settled in Changning on March 5, indicating that ABB Group has completed the acquisition of Siemens’ switch and socket business in China, further consolidating ABB Group’s leading position in the Chinese home electrical market and highlighting the group’s long-term growth plan for this business in the Chinese market.

The establishment of Shanghai ABB Electrical Technology Co, Ltd is another important milestone in the group’s development in China. The company will provide users with a complete solution covering switch sockets, home and building automation, terminal distribution, and energy management, in order to better seize new development opportunities and promote the process of artificial intelligence and digitization.

Landmark for next generation livestreaming

Hongqiao Uptown is located at Lane 399, Tongxie Road, with a land area of approximately 86,000 square meters and a total construction area of approximately 450,000 square meters. 

It consists of three research buildings, eight commercial office buildings, one exhibition hall, and one cultural and sports center, integrating office, research and development, cultural and sports leisure, and commercial supporting facilities. 

Its aim is to create a comprehensive urban park with open space, dynamic interaction, innovative efficiency, and green ecology.

This new landmark in Changning is expected to be completed in the third quarter of the year. As a high-quality carrier in the Greater Hongqiao segment, Hongqiao Uptown is committed to becoming an influential intelligent industrial high ground dominated by “artificial intelligence, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom), and Internet plus life services” in Changning, and also a New Heaven and Earth where people can display their talents, achieve themselves and help urban development.

Grand Halls to boost fashion business

The “Grand Halls of World Fashion Industry” by ShanghaiMart was recently unveiled, which will fully link the resources of the fashion industry expert pool and socialized professional institutions to carry out regular activities, promote resource conversion, talent exchange, and enhance service level.

As a leading global trade professional service platform in China, ShanghaiMart has gathered a large number of fashion designer studios with innovative design capabilities and high-quality enterprises engaged in research and development and production of materials and accessories. 

It has formed a complete fashion industry chain with materials, accessories, clothing and apparel as the main line. The Grand Halls built this time is located in the fashion design area on the sixth floor of ShanghaiMart. 

It is a “new path” to leverage its platform advantages and break through, and also marks a new milestone in the construction of a “highly-functional service platform for the fashion industry.”

The Grand Halls will focus on the integration of industry resources, the popularization of industry audiences, the empowerment of the fashion industry chain, and the enhancement of the stickiness of the fashion industry, planning and carrying out all sorts of theme activities regularly.

Community reaching ‘dual carbon goals’

Xinhua Road Community is the first pilot spot for the construction of a low-carbon development practice area for the entire community in the city. 

The community is located in the southeast of Changning and has the characteristics of high population density, many old residential compounds, highly constructed, and limited land resources for development. 

It also has a profound cultural heritage and is a typical urban and modern life scenario of Shanghai’s central activity area. In recent years, the development level and competitiveness of Xinhua Road Community have been continuously enhanced, and it has also laid a certain foundation for green and low-carbon development.

In the next stage, under the new framework of “dual carbon goals” and in conjunction with urban renewal, Xinhua Road Community will continue to work with government agencies to promote the pilot construction of low-carbon development practice areas, actively explore green and low-carbon transformation and development, highlight the community’s distinctive features, and achieve high-quality transformation and rebirth.

Roses and necklace medals greet female runners

Seven thousand female runners set off on the 2025 Shanghai Women’s Half Marathon on March 9 in Changning.

The race started at 7am from Zunyi Road. Six thousand challenged the main 21-kilometer competition, while the rest took part in the 5km health run.

Zhao Yanli became the first runner to cross the finish line at the Zhongshan Park, clocking 1:15:49. She was followed by Tong Laga (1:16:05) and Yao Yuzhou (1:16:33).

As the city’s annual half marathon designated for female runners, a lot of organization details showcased how it was designed for women participants.

The finisher’s medal was fashioned into a flower-shape necklace, which can be used as a memorable decoration. Male models in suits waited at the finish line to hand out fresh roses for every finisher.

The runners could enjoy beverage and mini cakes while taking a rest on the lawn in the park after the competition. There were also make-up and hairdressing services to help the participants tidy up after the race.

Edited by Shanghai Daily