Shanghai first Chinese city to top 3 trillion yuan GDP

Skyscrapers are reflected in a puddle of water in the early morning at the Bund in Shanghai, Oct 20, 2015.[Photo/Xinhua] Shanghai became the first city in China, the world's second-­largest economy, to top GDP of 3 trillion yuan ($469 billion) and ... ( read original story ...)

Dense fog shrouds Shanghai, flights diverted

The fog was caused by a drizzle on Monday night that increased the humidity in the air, said the city's weather bureau. Despite the fog, Shanghai's air quality on Tuesday morning was good, with PM2.5 staying below 50. CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK ( read original story ...)

Shanghai caps population to combat “big city diseases”

Shanghai’s population is now nearly three times bigger than New York City’s. That has implications for things like traffic. Pedestrians need to constantly be on alert. Even if a traffic light is green, electric bikes and bicycles will still be moving ... ( read original story ...)