Songjiang Shanghai (2025)

25/07/2025

Songjiang's Chedun Town, long known for its cinematic legacy, is rapidly transforming into a high-tech center for film production, cultural tourism, and digital innovation, as it hosted the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival’s Sci-fi Film Week — the first time the event was held outside the downtown core.

Anchored by Shanghai Film Park and the Shanghai Sanling Cultural and Creative Park, Chedun has become home to major studios including Xinshe, Xingxi, and Wuyue. Over the past 15 years, Chedun has evolved from a filming location into a full-scale production base. As of May 2025, the Sanling Park housed 5,173 enterprises.

A key driver of this growth is the integration of advanced technology. In partnership with Shanghai Film Group, the town is advancing its goal of becoming the “Shanghai Sci-Tech Film Capital.” The initiative includes the Shanghai Film AI Production One-Stop Service Platform, which provides end-to-end infrastructure and services across the entire production pipeline — from pre-production to post-production.

Tech infrastructure has also expanded with the introduction of the Tencent Computing Center, said to be eastern China’s first dedicated film computing resource pool. It supports AI-assisted filmmaking, animation, scriptwriting, and short-form video production. More than 10 companies, including Left Pocket Creatives, have joined to build an AI-driven film ecosystem.

Cultural tourism is playing a growing role in Chedun’s development. Shanghai Film Park has shifted toward immersive experiences, drawing crowds with productions such as New World: The Banquet of the Breaking Cage. The “Blossoms Shanghai Journey” attracted around 180,000 visitors.

Chedun is also integrating film IP into rural revitalization. The Changlou Binjiang Cultural Tourism Complex merges film production with tourism and local commerce. Locations like Xinshe Ranch and Xiangdi Art Center double as film sets and tourist attractions. Actor Daniel Wu’s studio in town has also generated substantial online engagement, reinforcing a feedback loop between filmmaking and economic activity.

24/07/2025

What began as a modest factory in Shanghai in 1994 is now a global force in scientific instruments. Songjiang-based Techcomp, now headquartered in Songjiang, has grown into a low-profile champion—commanding nearly 70% of the world market in high-end fluorescence spectrometers and ranking second globally in isotope mass spectrometry.

Despite China’s scientific instrument market once being 90% reliant on Western and Japanese imports, Techcomp set out to change that. “Back then, we lacked core tech, components, and talent,” said Fu Shijiang, China region president. That changed with a bold international expansion strategy.

Starting in 2009, Techcomp made a series of strategic overseas acquisitions—Froilabo (France), Edinburgh Instruments (UK), Precisa (Switzerland), and others—bringing home decades of R&D expertise. The company used a three-phase model: from import to localize to co-innovate. Today, over 85% of its imported tech is domestically produced, cutting costs and boosting innovation.

Techcomp’s flagship acquisitions paid off. Edinburgh Instruments helped raise its global market share in transient fluorescence spectroscopy from 30% to nearly 70%. Swiss firm Precisa brought precision balance technology, now localized in China and exported globally.

23/07/2025

The future of transportation is taking flight at the 2025 International Low-Altitude Economy Expo, held from July 23-26 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. As a thrilling preview, the organizing committee hosted the "Low-Altitude Economy Application Flight Demo" on July 20-21 at Shanghai Yuehu Sculpture Park, showcasing the rapid advancements in drone and aerial vehicle technology.

This groundbreaking event brought together 25 industry-leading companies and over 50 cutting-edge aircraft, demonstrating real-world applications that are transforming industries. One standout was a heavy-lift rescue drone capable of carrying 150 kg, designed to navigate rugged terrain and urban congestion to deliver emergency aid faster than traditional methods.

From electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles to drones revolutionizing logistics, agriculture, and energy inspection, the expo highlighted how low-altitude technology is reshaping our world. Attendees and exhibitors alike shared their excitement, with one visitor noting, "Drones are bringing real societal benefits, making life more convenient."

Industry leaders predict a future where the skies are as busy as our roads. As one executive put it, "Soon, the number of aircraft in the air could match the number of cars on the ground—that’s when the low-altitude economy truly takes off."

22/07/2025

A group of Hong Kong celebrities known as the “Six Brothers” brought fun, sportsmanship, and cultural curiosity to Songjiang during a unique exchange that blended muddy football with lotus fields and ancient history.

The “Six Brothers”—actors Wee Chi-Hou, Brian Chang, Brian P**n, Keith Mok, Jacky Ngai, and Jason Law—are part of the long-standing Hong Kong All-Stars Football Team, founded in 1986.

On a sunny July afternoon, the stars took to a muddy football pitch next to a lotus pond, playing a spirited match with local Songjiang players.

“Playing in the lotus field, spotting little fish and shrimp—it was a one-of-a-kind experience,” Jacky Ngai said. Jason Law added: “Mud football burns serious calories. Great workout!”

Earlier of the day, the team enjoyed a tour of the Xinbang Lotus Garden, home to hundreds of lotus varieties. The group sampled lotus tea and local dishes made with the plant.

The stars also visited Guangfulin Cultural Park, where they dressed in traditional costumes, explored the Guangfulin Underwater Museum and sang in front of the Fulin Pagoda.

“I’m a history lover,” said Keith Mok. “It’s amazing to see thousands of years of culture come alive.” Brian P**n added: “I always thought of Shanghai as a modern city. This museum helped me understand what ‘the roots of Shanghai’ really means.”

21/07/2025

Last night, the sky above Songjiang became a dazzling canvas as 1,000 drones lit up the opening of Songjiang’s 13th Qingdao Beer Festival. The breathtaking show, crafted by Sidi Aviation, blended cutting-edge technology with cultural charm, painting the night with stunning visuals.

From the glowing "Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season" display to iconic Songjiang landmarks like “Guangfulin Cultural Park”and “Sheshan National Forest Park”, the performance was a mesmerizing tribute to the city’s heritage. A dynamic 3D deer leaping across the sky, accompanied by digital fireworks and an unforgettable "I Love Songjiang" finale.

This year’s Qingdao Beer Festival promises even more excitement, with craft beer tents, VR gaming zones, and vibrant night markets—all set against the lively backdrop of Songjiang International Eco-Business Park. Whether you're here for the brews, the tech, or the pure summer magic, there’s something for everyone until July 27.

21/07/2025

The 13th Qingdao Beer Festival in Songjiang kicked off on the evening of July 18 at the Songjiang International Eco-Business Park, marking the launch of the district’s “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season series.

Held under the theme “Gather in Songjiang, Toast to the World,” this year’s festival blends beer culture with music, food, and digital experiences. Visitors can enjoy craft brews, sizzling street food, VR games, and cultural stalls, creating a vibrant summer carnival atmosphere.

The festival will run through July 27, with four themed nights—“Unlimited Beer Party,” “Auguste Retro,” “Fresh Brew Carnival,” and “Wheat Beer Battle”—each offering unique beer experiences tied to youth culture and nostalgia.

Targeting younger consumers aged 18 to 35, the festival integrates five curated consumption scenarios—Gather for Passion, Urban Sports Recharge, Everyone is an Artist, Play with the Locals, and Grow Your Own Shopping Habits—to deliver a dynamic, shareable experience across generations.

📌Date: July 18–27
📌Time: 18:00–22:00
📍Address: Intersection of Rongxing Road and Guangfulin Road, Zhongshan Subdistrict, Songjiang District

20/07/2025

Songjiang is home to the largest church in the Far East -- Sheshan Catholic Church or Sheshan Basilica, located at the top of West Sheshan Mountain. It was first established by a French missionary in 1871, and was restored several times. The existing church is the one after the expansion in 1925.

Now the interior of this church is open for visits. You will find it is a work of the crystallization of oriental and western cultures. It follows the baroque style, whereas parts of the materials and ornaments adopt Chinese traditional architecture techniques. With a harmonic and natural outline, the Sheshan Catholic Church is in harmony with the hill on which it lies.

The front altar is made of marbles. The windows are made of colorful glass, and the top is covered with color-glazed tiles. Eight big bells are arrayed in the bell tower in the order of notes.

Every May, the church becomes the destination for pilgrims.

📸红桃桃

17/07/2025

Songjiang has launched a new biopharmaceutical industry fund with an initial registered capital of 100 million yuan. The fund, named the Dongzheng Xinle Fund, is jointly initiated by local biotech leader LePure Biotech, Shanghai Songjiang State-owned Assets Investment Management Group, the Xinqiao Town Government, and Orient Securities.

The fund aims to strengthen the biopharmaceutical industry chain by leveraging capital to link key stakeholders, accelerate the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies, and foster the development of a robust local biopharmaceutical cluster.

“A biopharmaceutical production chain involves thousands of materials and equipment, and a scattered layout significantly raises communication costs,” said a representative from LePure Biotech. With the new fund in place, technology-intensive domestic enterprises can now be strategically introduced into Songjiang through investment, improving collaboration and efficiency across the supply chain.

As a domestic leader in single-use consumables for biopharmaceutical production, LePure Biotech has raised the localization rate of these products to 70%. Leveraging its market insights and technical expertise, the company will play a dual role as both a strategic investor and mentor.

Serving as a key bridge for this initiative, the Xinqiao Town Government expects the fund to become a catalyst for industrial clustering.

16/07/2025

Songjiang District has kicked off a wide-ranging summer campaign aimed at boosting consumer spending and tourism, as part of the citywide “Shanghai Summer” international consumption season.

More than a dozen events are planned through the summer, targeting diverse age groups with cultural, retail, dining, and tourism experiences.

Key highlights include the 13th Qingdao Beer Festival from July 18–27, featuring beer tastings, car shows, and lifestyle pop-ups. Later in the year, Thames Town will host its third “Coffee Golden Week” in October. Throughout the summer, major commercial hubs such as Songjiang InCity and Wanda Plaza will host themed events, including pet-friendly markets and immersive light shows.

The district has also released a new guide, Songjiang 7×24h, promoting around-the-clock attractions for all ages. Gen Z visitors can explore music festivals and art installations, while seniors are offered curated tours of Shanghai Film Park and cultural discounts. Families are encouraged to explore eco-themed day trips, including visits to botanical gardens and rural learning centers.

The broader Sheshan Resort area is expanding its hospitality offerings, with new additions like the Ji Hotel, Bamboo Chopsticks restaurant, and the Dazhong International Conference Center, positioning the area as both a leisure destination and business retreat.

#上海之夏

15/07/2025

Cangcheng, a once-thriving grain hub in Shanghai’s Songjiang District, is entering a new era as a revitalized cultural landmark blending history with modern living.

Once the “Granary of the Nation” during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Cangcheng Historical Cultural Area holds 127 protected heritage sites—half of all in Songjiang. Now, it’s the centerpiece of a sweeping urban renewal project led by Yongfeng Subdistrict, first launched in 2012.

So far, 50 heritage sites and 15 additional buildings have been restored, totaling 30,000 square meters. Iconic landmarks such as Dacang Bridge, Xu Pawnshop, and the Wang Family Ancestral Hall are now home to cultural and commercial activities.

Cangcheng is quickly becoming a local destination. Visitors can browse the Songjiang Cloth Art Gallery, which transforms traditional cotton fabrics into modern accessories, or try hands-on crafts at the Zhang Family Rice Store, including rice cake making and bean grinding.

A total of 35 buildings are now open, including newer spots like Fray Dessert Shop and the Echo Pet-Friendly Pavilion, drawing younger crowds. Another 11 buildings are set to open, with planned venues like a Rosewood Guqin Exhibition Hall and traditional fashion gallery.

With its balanced approach to heritage and commerce, Cangcheng’s transformation is becoming a model for cultural renewal in urban China—where ancient architecture finds new relevance in a modern context.

14/07/2025

Bystronic (Shanghai) Precision Machine Tools Co., Ltd., located in Songjiang District, has been approved as a regional headquarters of a multinational corporation, becoming the 23rd certified multinational corporation headquarters in Songjiang.

Established in 2001, Bystronic (Shanghai) Precision Machine Tools Co., Ltd. has its parent company, Switzerland's Bystronic Group, which is a globally leading supplier dedicated to providing advanced solutions for sheet metal processing.

In 2024, Bystronic (Shanghai) Precision Machine Tools Co., Ltd. settled in Songjiang's Dongjing Town. Leveraging its comprehensive capabilities in regional management, business expansion, and capital operations, the company has now become the first approved regional headquarters of a multinational corporation in Dongjing Town.

Over the past year, Dongjing Town has also made contributions to serving the development of the headquarters economy by actively establishing resource platforms in line with international standards and providing guidance and support in terms of capital and talent.

12/07/2025

Children playing, gym-goers training, egrets in flight... These everyday moments, captured on canvas by self-taught oil painter Zheng Xiajuan, have propelled her from a quiet suburban retreat to exhibitions at the Louvre, New York’s Contemporary Art Fair, and Beijing’s Cloud Art Museum — all in just four years.

Zheng, known locally as the “Cool Aunt” for her signature look — black baseball cap, leopard-print glasses, and bold red pants — once led a very different life. Under the name Emily Zheng, she spent two decades as a fashion director, moving between Paris, Tokyo, Milan, and Moscow.

“Suddenly, I was too exhausted to keep up with the rat race,” she says. In 2020, Zheng returned to Shanghai for good. She settled in Songjiang’s Xiaokunshan and embraced a quiet, near-solitary life.

Painting, she discovered, gave her freedom.

“In this second chapter of my life, free from survival struggles, I chose something unbound by form,” she says. “Painting chose me too. It’s my purest expression.”

Zheng’s work is intimate and unmistakable — grounded in Songjiang’s rhythm and charm. Her canvases depict Erlu (The Lu Brothers’) Cottage, local farmlands, the distant Pudong skyline, and scenes from neighborhood life. She rejects the labels of Impressionism or Fauvism, calling her style “Directism.”

“Art should connect, not alienate,” she says. “If art needs lengthy explanation, it loses something vital. I want viewers to see my work and immediately feel something, say something.”

Zheng rides her bike through Songjiang’s backroads with a sketchbook in hand, gathering moments that later become paintings. In 2023, two of her works — one of a child’s retreating silhouette, another of a fetus in the womb — were selected for a Louvre online exhibition, launching her onto the global stage. Invitations to New York and Beijing exhibitions soon followed.

Songjiang continues to inspire her: its shifting seasons, quiet rhythms, and everyday beauty offer an ever-changing canvas. Her work — vibrant, human, and unfiltered — is a tribute to the subtle poetry of ordinary life.

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