Many protesters blamed the deaths on China's COVID restrictions, which they say prevented people from leaving the apartment and also hampered the ability of rescue workers to reach those who were trapped. ( read original story ...)
Protesters over China’s COVID lockdowns call for Xi to resign; crowds clash with police in Shanghai
Police cleared protesters in Shanghai who called for Xi’s removal. Social media reports said protests spread to other cities, including Beijing, ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai hit by COVID-19 protests as anger spreads across China
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Protests against China's heavy COVID-19 curbs spread to more cities, including the financial hub Shanghai on Sunday (Nov 27), nearly three years into the pandemic, with a fresh wave ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Marathon returns after 2 years
The 2022 Shanghai Marathon was held as scheduled on Sunday after the 2021 edition was canceled due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 epidemic. A total of 18,000 runners - double the number two years ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai polishes global financial allure
The Shanghai Branch of China Media Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance of Jiao Tong University at the Shanghai International Financial Center Dev ( read original story ...)
Shanghai marathon makes a welcome return
Some 18,000 runners set off on a 42-kilometer journey in the 2022 Shanghai Marathon from Pudong's Oriental Pearl TV Tower on Sunday morning. The annual event made its return after being canceled last ( read original story ...)
Iranian Parliament approves Iran’s accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Iranian Parliament on Sunday approved by majority a bill on Iran’s accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which until now had an observer role in the entity, of which Russia and China are also members. ( read original story ...)