A Chinese court sentenced Zhang Bencai, former chief procurator of the Shanghai People's Procuratorate, to 13 years imprisonment for accepting bribes. This was ... ( read original story ...)
Wong Kar-wai’s Blossoms Shanghai TV show: what to expect, how true it stays to the novel it’s based on – and how fans are reacting
The first TV series shot by Wong Kar-wai – famed Hong Kong director of films like In the Mood for Love and Chungking Express – the 30-episode period drama Blossoms Shanghai, is airing at last. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Opera House proudly marches into its 2024 season
The Shanghai Opera House also announced a series of international collaboration projects for the upcoming 2024 season. The company will join hands with the Royal Opera House of the UK to create a new ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai police arrest 14 in chip tech theft, Xiaomi denies involvement
In Shanghai, a significant breach of chip technology trade secrets has been uncovered by the local police, leading to the arrest of 14 suspects and the confiscation of seven servers containing ... ( read original story ...)
BYD uses Shanghai mansion as a boutique to sell high-end cars
Launching its first Yangwang store in a prime location in Shanghai with only one car on display, the company aims to build a new brand image and tap the growing class of wealthy Chinese consumers. ( read original story ...)
Christmas spirit — and consumers — return to Shanghai
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. On December 24, the Holy Trinity Church in Shanghai will launch its first Christmas Eve service in some time. ( read original story ...)
Fiction: a Christmas Eve murder mystery in old Shanghai’s French Concession
It’s Christmas Eve in Shanghai and residents of the Gascoigne Apartments are preparing for the Carmichaels’ annual drinks party. The mysterious Mr Milton has accepted his invitation for the first time. ( read original story ...)