An Astor House Hotel has, in various architectural forms, stood on the same site, just north of the Shanghai Bund, since the 1850s. Though no relation, it was named, and to an extent modelled, after New York’s first luxury hotel (Astor House, which ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese stocks tumble into bear market, with Shanghai index on pace for worst year since 2011
New policies, both recently implemented and forthcoming ... Beijing plans to retaliate the same day with its own duties on $34 billion worth of U.S. goods. The Shanghai composite steadied Friday, closing up 2.2 percent. But the index lost 8 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai’s Jewish refugees
In the Hongkou district of Shanghai stands the Ohel Moshe Synagogue, a European-style red-and-black brick building with archways and wraparound balconies. It’s a piece of Shanghai’s history that is now nearly lost in its race toward modernity ... ( read original story ...)
The 21st Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai will be lauched in 2019
The Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai is dedicated to those interested in the horticultural, floricultural and gardening industries in Asia or finding opportunities for new customers and partners in the Chinese market. Booths are available for booking now. ( read original story ...)
Decanter returns to Shanghai for its fifth Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
Since its launch in 2014, the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter has established itself ... the St-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate Almaviva, tasting a ‘New World grand cru’ Château Léoville Las Cases, top wines from Bordeaux’s Left ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai knifeman kills two students
A man armed with a knife attacked students at the entrance to a primary school in Shanghai's central Xuhui district yesterday, killing two of the children.The 29-year-old man attacked three male students and one female parent with a vegetable knife about ... ( read original story ...)
Two boys fatally stabbed near school in Shanghai
A witness told Beijing News the assailant was caught by pedestrians and an air ... He was detained at the scene, according to the Shanghai-based daily the Paper. The incident has renewed fears about safety at Chinese schools, after a number of attacks ... ( read original story ...)