If there is one thing China takes seriously, it is a test. From the ancient keju civil service exam to today’s ultra-competitive gaokao university entrance exam, a high ranking has been vital to ... ( read original story ...)
Documentary about Jewish refugees in Shanghai premiere in LA
Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai, a documentary that explores the contributions of Jewish musicians in Shanghai between the 1920s and 1940s, premiered at the Harmony Gold Theater on Sunset Boulevard ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks rise, led by financials; service activity better-than-expected
SHANGHAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - China stocks rose on Thursday, led by financial shares, after state media said wealth effect via stock investing gains would help boost household consumption, while China's ... ( read original story ...)
Mutares to enter China with Shanghai office in Q4
MoldTecs, a supplier of plastic parts wholly owned by Mutares, was registered in Taicang of East China's Jiangsu province in February. Mold-Tecs will invest 25 million euros to set up a factory in ... ( read original story ...)
Experts: Data rules will help financial sector
Financial institutions, especially small and medium-sized ones that lag behind in data governance, may need to boost investment in their data management system to meet the regulatory requirements, ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai’s efforts to save Jews during WWII retold
During 1933-41, more than 20,000 stateless Jews fled to Shanghai to escape the Holocaust, as the city was among the few places that Jewish refugees were guaranteed acceptance, said Huang Ping, Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
A pop-up exhibit about Shanghai’s surprising Jewish history is on display in Lower Manhattan
A temporary exhibit at 28 Liberty Street’s Fosun Plaza showcases the 20,000 Jews who took refuge in Shanghai between 1938 and 1941 to escape Nazi persecution. China was the only country with an ... ( read original story ...)