Li Houchen was on the streets of Shanghai, hollering “Freedom!” to protest China’s harsh “zero COVID” controls and growing authoritarianism. ( read original story ...)
More, better services lined up as Shanghai seeks to better integrate expats
They have appointed a group of "International Experience Ambassadors" in Shanghai to provide more useful input and ideas based on their specific experiences to improve the services and resources ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Food & Drink Gossip: November 2023
NAPA (previously named Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen) is set to (potentially) reopen in Bund 22 under the same ownership team of Philippe Huser and Karen Ma (Cellar to Table, Sideways by Cellar to Table) in ... ( read original story ...)
‘China hands’ share their stories, insights on China’s path
The recent World Conference on China Studies - Shanghai Forum, which concluded on November 24, was one of the largest gatherings of global "China hands." At the two-day forum, more than 400 Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
President Xi Jinping to chair Yangtze River Economic Belt meeting during Shanghai tour in display of support for the financial hub
Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair a meeting of officials from the Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces, urging them to make concerted efforts to reinforce the development of the ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi launches the largest travel campaign in China
The campaign marks the largest integrated travel campaign launched by Saudi in China, starting with a week-long Saudi Tourism Exhibition, a celebration of Saudi’s culture, heritage, and natural beauty ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Tech Zone Boosts Security Ahead of Reported Xi Visit
Shanghai’s high-tech zone boosted security measures ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, even as some of the area’s biggest firms remained tight-lipped about any incoming VIP. ( read original story ...)