Ever since China opened up to the world in 1980's, the Shanghai Municipal Government, led by the Communist Party of China and the State Council, makes great effort to build the city into an international economic, financial, trade and shipping center. With the cooperation and hardwork of Shanghai people, the city is progressing to its goal as a global metropolitan. The new team of leaders of the Shanghai government took office in February 2003. "The power of the government is entrusted by the people; the interest of people is above all," as Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng promise in his inaugural. Guided by the Shanghai Party Committee, the city's new leadership vows to strictly perform its official duties; to make significant progress in self-improvement, and to intensify the shift of its role from administrative to public service. The Shanghai government will build itself into a service government that would share with the people all their happiness and troubles; a solid responsible government that is efficient, honest and diligent; a law-abiding government that respects legal system and rules strictly and impartially.

Aim At Non-Adults: Dragon TV Children¡¯s TV Launched in July

11/19/2004

This summer, more than one million youngsters in Shanghai will have their own TV channel----Dragon TV Children¡¯s Channel. It is reported on the press conference on June 21st that the children¡¯s channel will start at the end of July. It will be the twelfth professional channel of Shanghai Culture, Radio Broadcasting, Press and Media Group.

It is reported that this children¡¯s channel was established in accordance with the spirit of¡°Circular of Setting Up Channels for Children¡±of National Broadcasting and TV Bureau and with the help and support of Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, Propaganda Department of Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and other social sectors. It aims at help youngsters to establish a correct attitude towards the world and their life and creating a favorable media environment. It can also provide more potential opportunity for TV programs for children.

¡°Creativeness, consultancy and interactive activity¡±will be the features of the channel, which aims at youngsters under the age of 18. Broadcast starts from 7:00 to 23:00 for around 16 hours.
The Shanghai government 2006