Two Shaoxing sites shortlisted for top 10 archaeological discoveries

April 10, 2026

Shaoxing's Yue Kingdom (a vassal state in southeastern China, from the 21st century BC to 333 BC) Capital Site and the Han-to-Six Dynasties (222-589) Kuaiji Prefecture Site have advanced to the final evaluation stage of China's Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2025, which were announced on April 7, becoming the only entries from Zhejiang province.
Shaoxing University holds its renaming ceremony

April 9, 2026

Shaoxing University held an unveiling ceremony on April 8, officially marking the renaming of Shaoxing College of Arts and Sciences to Shaoxing University.
Shangyu enterprise wins gold at exhibition of inventions

April 9, 2026

Independently developed "high bending-resistant and seismic-resistant, ultra-high voltage composite insulators" by Zhejiang Golden Phoenix Power Technology Co (Golden Phoenix) from Shaoxing's Shangyu district stood out among 1,000 inventions from more than 40 countries and regions, winning the Gold Award at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva.
Zhejiang launches alliance for one-person companies

April 3, 2026

A service alliance for Zhejiang's one-person company innovation ecosystem was launched in Hangzhou on April 2, alongside a plan to draft a series of group standards for the sector.
History stirs beneath modern streets

April 7, 2026

Archaeologists uncover the Yue capital in Shaoxing, bringing a long-lost city back into clear view, Yang Feiyue reports.
Shaoxing to unveil first immersive fantasy Yueju Opera

April 7, 2026

Shaoxing's original fantasy Yueju Opera, The Sword of the Yue Maiden, will be staged in May at Shaoxing Jinghu Yue Theater to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Yueju Opera.
Zhejiang East Canal Museum joins WAMU-NET

April 7, 2026

The Zhejiang East Canal Museum has become the latest Chinese water culture institution to join the Global Network of Water Museums (WAMU-NET), following the National Water Museum of China, the Yellow River Museum, and the Changjiang Civilization Museum, opening further opportunities for international exchange.
2026 National Athletics Regional Invitational kicks off in Shaoxing

April 3, 2026

The second stop of the 2026 National Athletics Regional Invitational is now underway at the Shangyu Sports Center Stadium in Shaoxing from April 2-3, bringing together nearly 400 athletes from across the country for two days of intense competition, and is open to the public free of charge, offering spectators a thrilling up-close experience.