The Pearl Renaissance: Shanghai's Cultural Revival and Its Regional Ripple Effects In the shadow of Pudong's skyscrapers and along the winding lanes of the French Concession, Shanghai is quietly undergoing its most significant cultural transformation since the 1930s. As China's most international city rediscovers its artistic sou
Shanghai's Dual Transformation: Smart City Leap and Cultural Renaissance in 2025 [Introduction]The Huangpu River continues to divide Shanghai into two contrasting worlds - the futuristic skyline of Pudong and the colonial heritage of Puxi - but 2025 sees these opposites merging through smart urban initiatives and cultural prese