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Global Treasures Jewelry Artists Exhibition Opens at Shanghai Bund, Tying in with CIIE
On August 12, JSD SPACE on the Bund, Shanghai, officially opened its doors, inaugurating the "100 DAYS of Global Treasures" International Jewelry Artists Joint Exhibition. Featuring five major thematic zones, the exhibition showcases jewelry art from around the globe and operates in synergy with the China International Import Expo. Integrating seven core functions, the new space is poised to help establish Shanghai as a premier global hub for jewelry and fashion.
2026 Shanghai Book Fair Opens Tomorrow Amid Typhoon Rush, 1,420 Events Citywide
2026 Shanghai Book Fair runs August 12-18 with dual main venues. Despite Typhoon Baihaitun, setup continued. About 1,420 events across all 16 districts. Authors including Mo Yan and Liang Xiaosheng will attend.
My Asian Home: Shanghai Promise Children Art Exhibition Opens with 350 Works from 10 Countries
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, a children's art exhibition opened with 350 award-winning works from 10 countries displayed at Shanghai Library East and CWI Youth Palace.
2026 International Congress of Basic Sciences Opens in Beijing with 800+ Scholars
ICBS 2026 opened August 9 in Beijing, initiated by Academician Shing-Tung Yau. 80+ award laureates, 400+ renowned scholars and 800+ researchers gathered. Breakthrough Science Medals awarded, 111 papers won Frontier Science Awards. 500+ sessions over two weeks.
30th Caspian Construction Week Opens in Baku with 299 Companies from 17 Countries
The 30th Caspian Construction Week opens at Baku Expo Center with 299 companies from 17 countries. Germany, Italy and 2 others set up national pavilions. Over 30 years, 6,500+ companies from 58 countries have participated.
IFLA WLIC 2026 Opens in Busan with 3,300+ Delegates from 120 Countries
IFLA WLIC 2026 opens at BEXCO Busan with 3,300+ delegates from 120+ countries, 180+ academic sessions, 76-booth exhibition. Busan signs tripartite MOU with IFLA and ALA.
16th China International Animation Expo Opens in Dongguan with 2,200+ IPs
The 16th China International Animation Expo opened August 6 in Dongguan with 2,200+ IPs. China's first trendy toy technical trade measures evaluation base was established. Annual licensed product retail reaches 180 billion yuan.
WAIC 2026 Youth Innovation Forum Focuses on Global AI Governance; 9 Breakthrough Prize Laureates Lecture in Beijing
WAIC sub-forum series continues with 9 ICBS Breakthrough Science Medal laureates delivering lectures at Beijing Yanqihu, August 10-12. The concurrent forum explores global AI governance and youth innovation.

Southeast Asia's Largest Theme Park Expo Fun Asia Expo Opens in Jakarta with 150+ Companies from 12 Countries
Fun Asia Expo brings together 150+ companies from 12 countries including China, Canada, Italy, USA and UAE, showcasing approximately 1,000 amusement products and technologies. Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Tourism attended the opening.

2026 Busan International Buddhist Expo Opens with 355 Booths and 70,000 Expected Visitors, a New Record
The Busan International Buddhist Expo opened at BEXCO with 355 booths, expecting 70,000 visitors over 4 days. Relocated to Busan for the first time to build the "Buddhist Capital Busan" city brand. The Mayor of Busan and the head of the Jogye Order attended.
20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Opens, Setting Economic Contribution Record
The 20th Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair opened at Darwin Convention Center with 75+ art centers showcasing works from 1,800+ artists, contributing A$15 million to the Northern Territory economy.

16th China International Animation Expo Opens in Dongguan, Focusing on Trade Services for Industry Going Global
The 16th China International Animation Expo opens August 6-10 in Dongguan. The city has over 8,000 toy companies and exported 10.77 billion yuan in toys in H1 (+8%), covering 120+ countries. Huangpu Customs provided on-site interpretation of EU toy safety regulations.
