Two Chinas: Hong Kong and Shanghai

When I arrived in Hong Kong 800 miles southwest of Shanghai, the media blackout was lifted and freedom and democracy were what people talked about. The current wave of student-led protests began after ... ( read original story ...)

How Well Do You Know Your Old Shanghai Sojourners?

A few have lived on in the city’s consciousness; most have been forgotten. Here are snippets of six of the 18 tales in the new book, Destination Shanghai, which was launched at this year’s Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)