Unseen photos which provide a rare insight into the brutal realities of 1900s Shanghai have come to light after being discovered gathering dust in a UK loft. The collection of around 600 images also tells the incredible story of how a Birmingham postman ditched his safe job to become a Shanghai cop tackling opium gangs. ( ...
Shanghai Delegation Barred From Entering Taiwan To Attend Lantern Festival – TaiwanPlus News
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called the denying of entry for a Shanghai City Taiwan Affairs Office delegation to attend the Taipei Lantern Festival regrettable. The Mainland Affairs Council says the group submitted their application too late, ( read original story ...)
Tourism surges 6.08% in Shanghai during Chinese New Year celebrations
Shanghai's Culture and Tourism Bureau has reported record-breaking tourism figures during the eight-day Chinese Spring Festival holiday, with visitor numbers reaching 17.7784 million, marking a 6.08% ... ( read original story ...)
China’s holiday gold-buying frenzy continues despite global price rises
Spring Festival holidays sparked a gold purchase rush among consumers, even as the price of spot gold hit a record of $2,830 per ounce on Tuesday. This indicates vibrant consumption during the ... ( read original story ...)
Spring Festival sees 76% jump in international travel
Data from Shanghai Springtour International Travel Agency (Group) Co Ltd showed that the number of outbound travelers spiked 76 percent year-on-year during this year's Spring Festival holiday, which ... ( read original story ...)
As humanoid robots take centre stage in China, do androids dream of economic spotlight?
While they are not yet capable of performing a wide range of everyday tasks, rapid development promises a bright future for humanoid robots, including in elder care. ( read original story ...)
North East artist Steve Messam goes big in China with giant artworks
Steve’s work has seen him take a dozen trips to China over the last 20 years. His giant polyester artwork, called Below, was made in a small curtains factory in the mountains, and has grabbed the city ... ( read original story ...)