The Ministry of National Defense in China has revealed its plans to host the fifth Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense and Security Forum from November 20 to 29, as announced on Friday. ( read original story ...)
A-Z of Shanghai’s Top 20 Sandwiches – Part I
The most substantial of the lot, the Beef Tongue & Cheese Sarnie (RMB88) is a play on the classic Reuben, with week-long brined beef tongue, 30-day fermented sauerkraut, a Rémy Martin cognac and onion ... ( read original story ...)
Philadelphia Orchestra in Shanghai
A special flash mob concert was held in Shanghai Library East on Saturday celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra's 1973 visit to China. ( read original story ...)
Exhibition showcases workers’ community in 1950s Shanghai
The Shanghai Workers' Community Exhibition Hall opened in Yangpu District over the weekend commemorating the city's historic endeavors to accommodate the rapidly growing workers class in the 1950s. ( read original story ...)
Report: David Cameron charged 12,000 pounds for a dinner in Shanghai
Ties between former UK prime minister David Cameron and China are grabbing eyeballs this time over the financial dealings. According to a report David Cameron appears to have been involved in a study ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai’s New Home Sales Cool; Some Developers Extend Downpayment Period to Spur Interest
(Yicai) Nov. 17 -- Sales of newly built residential properties in Shanghai are slowing, less than two months after the megacity eased curbs on housing loans, and a number of developers are rolling out ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusivity the name of the game as luxury firms target China’s wealthiest for growth
The world's biggest luxury brands seeking growth in their second-largest market China are all courting the likes of wealthy entrepreneur Diana Wang. Shanghai-based Wang, an investor who also owns a ... ( read original story ...)