“These new projects will drag some visitors away from Disneyland, that’s for sure,” said Professor Yao Kunyi, a tourism specialist from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics. “The Yangtze River Delta is rich and will never ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Disneyland visitors top 11 million in its first year, blowing past expectations, CEO Iger says
Iger said it is still early days to fully understand the impact the park is having on its China business though he said the movies have been successful in the country, including the new "Pirates of the Caribbean" film. Shanghai Disneyland has the most ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai’s index of 50 biggest companies gets ‘thumbs up’ from analysts after tumbling 2.6 pc this past week
The pullback in Shanghai’s largest listed companies this week offers a potentially good buying opportunity for new investors, or those looking to top up their holdings, according to analysts who say things continue to bode well for what’s been what’s ... ( read original story ...)
Disney’s Iger Says Shanghai Resort Close to Breaking Even
But it’s way too early.” Disney’s shares rose 0.3 percent to $106.34 as of 9:30 in New York trading. Half the resort’s visitors are from Shanghai and adjacent areas, with the remainder coming from other Chinese cities, Iger said. Park attendance is ... ( read original story ...)
As Shanghai’s Magic Kingdom turns one, Disney pushes further into China
China matters for Mickey Mouse's owner: its box office takings there have tripled over the last two years and Shanghai Disneyland has seen more than 10 million guests in its first year, setting it on track for faster profits than Disney reaped from parks ... ( read original story ...)
Home Buyers Face Squeeze as Shanghai Curbs Office-To-Flats Market
"Clients like those who haven't lived in Shanghai for the required amount of years or buy-for-investment purposes go for these apartments. But with the new measures, demand from both real users and investors will be wiped out all at once." In Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Check out the graceful moving facade at the new Bund Finance Center in Shanghai
Have a gander at the newest architectural addition to the Bund, bringing yet more artful glitz and glamour to Shanghai's most scenic section of waterfront property. Designed by two British architectural firms, Foster + Partners and Heatherwick Studio, the ... ( read original story ...)