Two Chinas: Hong Kong and Shanghai

When I arrived in Hong Kong 800 miles southwest of Shanghai, the media blackout was lifted and freedom and democracy were what people talked about. The current wave of student-led protests began after ... ( read original story ...)

How Well Do You Know Your Old Shanghai Sojourners?

A few have lived on in the city’s consciousness; most have been forgotten. Here are snippets of six of the 18 tales in the new book, Destination Shanghai, which was launched at this year’s Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)

Financial reforms set to continue in China

The picture taken on April 1, 2019 shows the Pudong New Area in Shanghai, one of China's financial centers. (Xinhua/Liu Ying) "Our first-order task is to ensure that the macro policy is well ... ( read original story ...)