Shanghai was one of the first cities to launch a pilot program in 2016. As of 2023, around 500 long-term care insurance agencies in the city take care of around 400,000 seniors. Eligible seniors pay ... ( read original story ...)
‘Need some buzz’: Shanghai firm turns dead woman’s flat into illegal staff dormitory, says place needs livening up
A row has broken out after a property management company in China was given keys to clean the empty home of a woman who died intestate and use it for storage, instead it was turned into illegal staff ... ( read original story ...)
Millions of tourists celebrate New Year in Shanghai
Shanghai recorded 7.18 million visits from tourists during the three-day New Year holiday, up 16.27 percent from the same period a year earlier, the city's cultural and tourism authorities revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
A Bowling Kingpin Lived the Chinese Dream. Now His Faith Is Being Tested.
Frank Zhao thrived in China’s go-go years by embracing bowling and teaming up with Americans. As getting ahead got tougher, he has battled to stay afloat. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai landmarks disappear as thick fog engulfs city
Severe fog has engulfed Shanghai and parts of China as people have been warned to brace for travel disruptions (29 December). The Central Meteorological Observatory issued its first red alert for fog ... ( read original story ...)
First Made-in-China Cruise Ship to Set Sail From Shanghai
China’s first domestically built cruise ship is set to begin its maiden voyage Jan. 1, offering travelers from the mainland a way of getting overseas while still not entirely leaving the comforts of ... ( read original story ...)
Grifols Shares Rise on $1.76 Bln Sale of 20% Stake in Shanghai RAAS to Pay Down Debt
By David Sachs Grifols shares jumped Friday after the pharmaceutical company said it will sell a sizable stake in a Chinese medicine developer for ... ( read original story ...)