Design Shanghai, which takes place every March ... As a result, he claimed there is a new optimism among many architects and designers working in the region. He said: “Ten years ago I struggled to find young designers from Hong Kong and China who ... ( read original story ...)
Paulick exhibition honors Shanghai’s master planner
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall has launched an exhibition ... In the plan, Paulick designed the Hongqiao area into a "Hungjao new town." He incorporated the design standards of a European garden city and set a population density of 10,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Extended Metro hours welcomed as traffic record broken yet again
“Any extension of the timetable is welcome news,” said Kenneth Jarrett, president of The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, which has been urging extended Metro hours. “Shanghai is not a city that shuts down at 10:30 and the absence of the ... ( read original story ...)
Italian police go on patrol in Shanghai, take well-photographed stroll down the Bund
After patrolling around the Great Wall of China last week, Italian policemen were spotted on patrol on the Bund on Monday. The four Italian officers are in China for two weeks patrolling the tourist hotspots of Beijing and Shanghai, alongside their Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Port Congestion Could Last Weeks
Forwarders and shipping lines are warning their customers that severe congestion at the Port of Shanghai, the world’s busiest container port, could last for several weeks. The congestion has been attributed to unusual weather in the Shanghai area that ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai auto show roundup: China plugs into electric cars in a big way
The Buick Velite 5 introduced in Shanghai is in fact the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid ... China will get a hybrid version of the new Honda CR-V crossover utility vehicle, scheduled to go on sale at the end of the year. This version of the compact SUV will ... ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz unveils refreshed S-Class in China
The newly updated S-Class Sedan celebrated its world premiere at the recent Shanghai Auto Show. Among the highlights are the extended suite of Intelligent Drive features that take another step towards autonomous driving and a new generation of Mercedes ... ( read original story ...)