News in Brief

Art on the move

A mobile art gallery has been established at Zhongguang High School and a planned tour plus artists’ seminar and art practice class will include six schools in the district. The gallery’s first exhibition featured Chinese ink paintings and western oil paintings. The gallery is an innovative art promotion and education platform, according to Artron Group which, with the district education bureau, civilization office and culture, radio, film and TV administration, signed strategic cooperation agreements to promote arts, art education and exhibition in Jiading.  

Contest bridge

The 2016 China Intelligent Vehicle Championship will be held from December 1 to 4 at Shanghai International Automobile City. It will be a bridge to link the American and European mainstream organizations and domestic companies, and build a communication event and technology trading platform for the Chinese intelligent vehicle industry. The 2016 CIVC Intelligent Vehicle Evaluation Study Report will be published after the championship to serve as the basis for the government to make decisions, the materials for the corporations to share and the channel for promotions to consumers.

For Confucius

A cross-strait oracle calligraphy exhibition was unveiled at the district’s workers cultural center on September 28 to mark the 2,567th anniversary of Confucius’ birth. Nearly 200 works were on display. The calligraphers ranged in ages from 8 to 98. All the works were based on the “Analects of Confucius.” Calligraphers used the oracle form to reflect Confucius’ thought and Confucianism. 

Young leaders

Thirty-three people from all trades and professions in Jiading were elected young industry leaders of the year. They were chosen from among 50 candidates who were split into three groups — science and innovation, innovative start-up and social development — for interview. Each candidate introduced themselves, briefed on their projects and answered questions. Their professionalism, social contribution, innovation ability, potential and project feasibility were key to the outcome of the competition. Winners will join a project to receive training courses, attend forums, carry out studies and launch field trips.