Jack Ma's Ant Group becoming a financial holding company would give Chinese regulators oversight of all its activities, sources told the WSJ. ( read original story ...)
Guangdong smashes Shanghai for eighth consecutive CBA win
The Guangdong Southern Tigers crushed the Shanghai Sharks 146-120 for their eight-game winning streak in the 2020-21 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) here on Wednesday. Guangdong's Marshon Brooks ... ( read original story ...)
Sham divorces are driving up China’s overheated property market
Local and regional Chinese governments are cracking down on couples file for "fake divorces" to buy multiple homes. In China, families are restricted by rules that limit the number of homes they can ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the Man Who Cycled from Switzerland to Shanghai
Meet Dave Muehlemann. “I’m a 40-year-old guy from Switzerland. I’ve done a lot of different jobs in my life, but never for the big money,” he introduces himself. “I’ve worked in an office, as a pizza ... ( read original story ...)
Jimmer Fredette, former NBA first-round pick, scores 70 points again for Shanghai Sharks
During his stellar collegiate career at BYU, Jimmer Fredette was a guy that was never afraid to hoist up a jump shot. Years later, clearly nothing has changed. During a Chinese Basketball Association ... ( read original story ...)
Oscar reveals wish to continue his ‘beautiful story’ with Chelsea when he leaves Shanghai SIPG
The 29-year-old has played for Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League since leaving Stamford Bridge in 2017, having made over 200 appearances for Chelsea across five seasons. ( read original story ...)
Residents of Shanghai’s first ‘5G village’ bemused by tech upgrade
A recent 5G upgrade is both benefiting and bemusing residents of a small village near Shanghai. "What 5G?" said a convenience store owner in Zhongbu, about 30 km from the center of the metropolis. ( read original story ...)