Shanghai, home to around 25 million permanent residents including an estimated population of 215,000 expats, is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases following the country's recent loosening of ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai greets first international arrivals, with no COVID limitations
Flight NZ289 from Auckland became the first international flight to Shanghai after China's optimized COVID-19 measures for inbound travelers came into effect on Sunday. Greeted by airport staff in ... ( read original story ...)
China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID
Travellers began streaming across land and sea crossings from Hong Kong to mainland China on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai metals fall as COVID-19 surge in China unsettles traders
Prices of Shanghai metals fell on Tuesday (Jan 3) as the rapid spread of COVID-19 infections and shrinking factory activities in top consumer China heightened traders' concerns of tepid demand. ( read original story ...)
Free things you can do in Shanghai on your next trip (yes, free)
From exploring ancient towns and markets to admiring the city skyline, these are some fun free things to do in Shanghai. ( read original story ...)
After three years of zero-Covid, nothing feels real in newly ‘free’ Shanghai
I’ve lived in Shanghai for 17 years, enjoying a ringside view of China’s rise — and countless wonderful adventures. But the last 12 months have left me feeling ... ( read original story ...)
Routes: What the return of Chinese tourism will mean for SFO
Chinese government will end its mandatory five-day quarantine for inbound travelers (reduced late last year from 10 days), although it will still require a negative result from a PCR test taken no ... ( read original story ...)