Place Names in China Featuring “Yin” and “Yang”
The concepts of “Yin” (阴) and “Yang” (阳) are among the oldest philosophical ideas in Chinese culture. They embody the principle of the unity of opposites and represent the profound wisdom of the East. As Laozi stated in the Dao De Jing: “Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth […]
“Zhi-Hong” International Summer School on Future Materials – 2025
🌏 About the Program The “Zhi-Hong” International Summer School on Advanced Materials (ISS-AM) is a prestigious two-week academic and cultural program hosted by the School of Materials Science and Engineering (SMSE) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). Named in tribute to Professor Zhihong Zhou, the founder of SMSE, the summer school also carries a symbolic […]
2025 Doctoral Program – SISU
Program Overview Program List Academic Degree Programs: Professional Degree Program: English-Taught Doctoral Programs: *For more details, please refer to the “Shanghai International Studies University Doctoral Program Admission Catalog” at link. Programs marked with * are based at the Hongkou Campus, while all other programs are offered at the Songjiang Campus. Application and Study Duration Application […]
New Visa Facilitation for Foreign Businesspeople in Shanghai
To further streamline the process for foreign businesspeople coming to Shanghai for professional engagements, new visa facilitation measures have been introduced. These measures are designed for eligible foreign nationals with business activities in the city. I. Who is Eligible? The term “foreign businesspeople” in this context refers to foreign nationals who need to frequently visit […]
From Past to Present: Shanghai
Located in the heart of Shanghai, the Shanghai History Museum stands out as a cultural venue that comprehensively reflects the city’s past. The museum is like a living history book that reveals the region’s economic, cultural, sociological, political, and developments from prehistoric to modern times. The Shanghai History Museum has become a cultural treasure that […]
From Colonial Exploitation to Forward Leap: Shanghai
A Museum City, Pearl of the East Our destination is Shanghai, reached via high-speed train. The 1,200 km journey from Beijing to Shanghai takes about four hours. Boarding the train involves security checks similar to those at airports. Rigorous inspections of luggage and belongings are conducted, with flammable items like lighters strictly prohibited. The trains […]
Chinese Import Fair Against Global Economic Stagnation
The fifth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first import-themed international expo, was successfully concluded this year, breaking numerous records since its inaugural event in 2018 in Shanghai. Hosted by the esteemed port city of Shanghai in the People’s Republic of China, the expo aims to further open the Chinese market […]