Undoubtedly, Shanghai is one of China's true gems. With its unforgettable ambiance, a vast collection of tourist attractions, divine cuisine, and numerous art collections, Shanghai has continued to draw millions of tourists to its heart over the years. Unsurprisingly, planning a trip to this bustling city can be thrilling. Yes, visiting Shanghai guarantees anyone a memorable experience; after all, this is one of China's largest and most beautiful cities.

Marvel at the Bund's Vintage Skyscraper

You can start your day by walking around the Bund or cruise along the 500m wide Huangpu River as you enjoy a sprawling view of the Shanghai city skyline. Yes, the Bund offers a beautiful display of Shanghai's classical architecture and its numerous skyscrapers. As a suggestion, while still at the Bund, consider taking your breakfast at the historic Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.

The hotel offers world-class breakfast, delicious lunches, and snacks combined with exotic teas. The breakfast prepared here is one that every visitor to the city will undoubtedly appreciate. You can savor your breakfast on the terrace or inside the artistically designed café. Subsequently, you may spend the rest of the morning enjoying the lush green spaces at Yuyuan Garden. The garden boasts colorful pagodas, decorated bridges, and intimate enclaves separated by dragon walls with the state-of-the-art decor at the top.

If you still have energy and a little money to spare, you can spend the rest of the day at the traditional Longhua Temple. The incredible temple is one of China's largest and oldest architectures, built in the 10th century. The building has undergone a violent history coupled with years of war and fire. As a result, much of the building has been renovated. However, the building has recently retained its original features and is today considered the most authentic temple in the city. If you're looking for an awe- inspiring place to visit, Longhua temple is definitely the place.

Enjoy the Delightful Panorama at Shanghai Tower

Remarkably, Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world after Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower. The building has received international acclaim for its many attractive features. These include a thermos-like double skin face, cylindrical shape fitted with some of the world's fastest elevators.

You can savor the delights of China's ancient life by visiting the Shanghai National Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Furthermore, you have a lifetime's chance to relish the magnificence of the Shanghai National Museum. The museum is strategically located at the heart of People's Square; it has an artistic design that makes it resemble ";a cooking pot."; The site is ideal for family members interested in experiencing the systemic and perfectly arranged display of different cultural objects of the ancient Chinese. The museum is partitioned into different sections with careful attention to the subjects and historical periods. There are many exciting images, engraved sculptures, and other essential objects of archaeological and historical significance.

At the end of the trip, you may visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall; the hall is adjacent to the Municipal Government Building on the People's Square. Here you'll enjoy a wide range of informative ideas about the growth of Shanghai City; yes, you'll learn how the city grew from a small fishing center to a thriving metropolitan city.

The center's exhibitions spread across five stories and two basement levels; they cover the history of Shanghai's rise as well as upcoming developments. Most importantly, you can walk to the center of the exhibition floor, which features a massive model of Shanghai city. Try to visit the little theatre room with a perfect display of a 3D virtual reality video; this will definitely gift you a soaring view of Shanghai's skies. The room provides a great deal of information about Shanghai's historical architecture, its rich colonial history, and the rising skyscrapers. As you exit the building, observe a 1930 Old Shanghai Old Street model recreation, complete with photographs, old timely features, and vintage cars. To cap it all, you can enjoy a truly delicious dinner at a cafe on the third floor as you savor the beautiful view of People's Square.

Generally, Shanghai is one of the most exciting cities to visit in China. Regardless, it's essential to take time to plan well before visiting one of China's most prominent and fast-growing metropolises. So whenever you get the urge to explore, these are some of the best places to tour in Shanghai.

Many people have described China as a hotbed of investment opportunities. Of course, this can be attributed to the ease of doing business in China compared to the other Asian countries. Undoubtedly, China is one of Asia's largest economies with a rapidly growing consumer base and unparalleled global market access. Additionally, the country's strategic economic and geographical location enables her to enjoy connectivity with the rest of the world; this also opens up the country to global investors.

China boasts of a vibrant capital market with a well-established private and public sector. If you're looking for the best industries to put your money into, consider trying a few exciting ideas to ensure you get value for money in this vast land of opportunities; yes, you can make it all succeed.

Investments in the Copper Ore Mining Industry

The revenue from mining copper ores in China is projected to increase to about 0.8 percent in the next five years. This is a result of the growing demand for copper products in the global market. With the ever-rising cost of copper prices, the revenue has increased by 0.9 percent in 2017, totaling $ 13.2 trillion. True, the copper industry experienced a sharp drop of 0.3%; in 2018. This was a direct result of weak downstream demand. There was a further drop in 2020 due to lockdowns associated with the pandemic. But with the lifting of restrictions and a revamping of the economy, the industry is expected to experience a dramatic rise in profit margins in the future.

Investments in the Building and Construction Industry

The building and construction industry has experienced steady growth for the last five years. The annual growth rate is projected to be 4.8%;; this includes an expected increase of 5.6%; in the recent financial year. China currently has approximately 32,900 building and construction firms. Most firms deal with real estate development, manufacture of building materials, plan design, construction equipment, and professional engineering services. By spreading their activities across different sectors of the economy, the firms are able to decrease costs, maintain profit margins and maintain stable sources of supplies.

Investments in Real Estate Development

For the next five years, the Chinese government expects to generate 6.0%; revenue from real estate development; this amounts to $2.1 trillion. The trend includes 6.0%; in the current financial year. The steady growth derives from a strong housing demand over the last ten years. With China's ever-increasing population and rapid development of towns and cities, the demand for residential houses is likely to continue growing. Increasing household income levels and low taxation has continued to motivate people to buy homes. Currently, approximately 98,417 developers are operating in the industry, employing nearly 2.6 million people.

Investments in China's Online Shopping Industry

Over the next few years, the online shopping business in China is projected to grow at 22.5 %; annually, with projected revenue totaling $1.8 trillion. The projected trend includes some 20.1%; growth expectations. The online shopping industry's rapid rise is attributed to the growing popularity of e-commerce in China. Moreover, the venture has received a significant boost from the increasing number of mobile internet users. Similarly, more online purchases have increased even after the pandemic outbreak, further boosting the industry's sales revenue.

Investments in the Software Development Industry

China's software development industry has steadily grown over the past years. There is a projected annual growth of 7.5%; for the next few years. The growing demand is a result of the increasing number of downstream software users. The Chinese government has steadily supported the software industry through the introduction of solid pricing. The government is also planning to invest in the software industry to make it a first-class sector; this will undoubtedly help the country become a first-class, innovation-driven, high-tech nation.

Investments in the Engineering Service Industry

The rapid growth in China's economy has provided a significant market for engineering services for several decades. Further, recent government reforms have boosted the commercialization of engineering technology. In recent times, the revenue from engineering services remarkably hit an estimated $885.6 billion. This impressive growth went up by 6.0%; from the previous year. Overall, in the past few years, there has been a steady revenue growth at an annual rate of 9.2%;. This is truly exciting.

Borqs Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRQS, "Borqs", or the "Company"), a global provider of embedded software and products for the Internet of Things (IoT), today reported that construction of the Company's new manufacturing facilities in Huzhou, China has been completed.

For the first time since its founding in 2007, the Company has its own micro-electronics manufacturing line. Located at Huzhou South Taihu New Area of Zhejiang province, the facilities are intended to lower production costs instead of using contracted third-party facilities. Certain manufacturing activities will immediately be moved in-house. This initial phase has the capacity of up to 700,000 units of products per year depending on complexity, and can easily scale up as demand increases.

About Huzhou South Taihu New Area of Zhejiang province, China

The South Taihu New Area of Huzhou City was officially established on June 2, 2019 and is one of the four new areas established by the provincial government. It is located in the northern part of Zhejiang Province at the south shore of the Taihu Lake, with a total planning area of 225 square kilometers. Accessible by high speed railway and five express highways, the area is also connected with the inland water transportation channels in China. There are four international airports around the new area, including Hongqiao and Pudong in Shanghai, Xiaoshan in Hangzhou and Lukou in Nanjing.

About Borqs Technologies, Inc.

Borqs Technologies is a global leader in software and products for the IoT, providing customizable, differentiated and scalable Android-based smart connected devices and cloud service solutions. Borqs has achieved leadership and customer recognition as an innovative end-to-end IoT solutions provider leveraging its strategic chipset partner relationships as well as its broad software and IP portfolio.

Borqs' unique strengths include its Android and Android Wear Licenses which enabled the Company to develop a software IP library covering chipset software, Android enhancements, domain specific usage and system performance optimization, suitable for large and low volume customized products. The Company is also currently in development of 5G products for phones and hotspots.

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Sentage Holdings Inc. (the "Company"), a financial service provider that offers a comprehensive range of financial services across consumer loan repayment and collection management, loan recommendation, and prepaid payment network services in China, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering ("Offering") of 4,000,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$5.00 per ordinary share. The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commence trading on July 9, 2021 under the ticker symbol "SNTG".

The Company expects to receive aggregate gross proceeds of US$20.0 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts. The Offering is expected to close on or about July 13, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Proceeds from the Offering will be used for acquisitions of business entities and operations that are similar to the Company's, general business operations, business fund for loan recommendation business, business fund for prepaid payment network services, and business fund for consumer loan repayment and collection management services.

The Offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. is acting as the representative of the underwriters for the Offering. Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC is acting as counsel to the Company, and Loeb & Loeb LLP is acting as counsel to Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. in connection with the Offering.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") (File Number: 333-254558) and was declared effective by the SEC on July 8, 2021. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the registration statement. Copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. by email at kmu@netw1.com, by calling +1 (800)-886-7007, or by standard mail to Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. 2 Bridge Avenue, Suite 241, Red Bank, NJ 07701. In addition, copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained via the SEC's website at sec.gov.

Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more information about the Company and the Offering. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company's securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Sentage Holdings Inc.

Sentage Holdings Inc., headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a financial service provider that offers a comprehensive range of financial services across consumer loan repayment and collection management, loan recommendation, and prepaid payment network services in China. Leveraging the Company's deep understanding of its client base, strategic partner relationships, and proprietary valuation models and technologies, the Company is committed to working with its clients to understand their financial needs and challenges and offering customized services to help them meet their respective objectives. For more information, visit the company's website at ir.sentageholdings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the Company's proposed Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review risk factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement.