Disneyland just opened in Shanghai. • There are some notable differences between a US Disneyland and its Chinese counterpart. • From traditional Chinese toilets to ride certificates, Shanghai's Disney is a trip in more ways than one. Last week ... ( read original story ...)
BBC's 'Top Gear' speeds into China with new deal
Despite the controversies in 2015 and the subsequent departures of co-hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the new BBC "Top Gear" series has signed a deal with Shanghai Media Group to bring the car show's 24th season to China, it was ... ( read original story ...)
China Eastern reaches for sky with expanded Wi-Fi service
The Wi-Fi services have been available since Nov 12, 2015 on China Eastern flights from Shanghai to New York, Los Angeles and Toronto. [Photo/IC] As the first Chinese carrier to offer in-flight internet, China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd is poised to ... ( read original story ...)
Criminal Face Recognition Technology Raises Controversy
Similar to most kinds of biometric database, face recognition technology is used to scan and record data of not only criminals but normal residents as well. A research from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China has published a system that could ... ( read original story ...)
The Bund on a Holiday Night, Shanghai, China
The view from the Fairmont Hotel, Shanghai, down the river promenade known as The Bund. It was holiday week in China, and there were an estimated 5 million Chinese tourists in Shanghai. That’s on top of the 24 million who live there. And, as you can see ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Rubber Futures End Higher, Led by Shanghai
Asian rubber prices rose Tuesday, led by stronger Shanghai futures that buoyed the overall mood in the market. "Overnight gains in Shanghai futures continue to support rubber prices," said a Tokyo-based dealer. However, rubber prices remained below levels ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Malin completes Silver Fern Farms purchase
China's Shanghai Maling has completed its purchase of a controlling ... The cooperative now holds $57 million in cash, alongside its 50 percent stake in the new business. The redemption of approximately $5 million in remaining supplier investment shares ... ( read original story ...)