Onlookers described the gathering, at a busy crossroads in central Shanghai near to where a vigil to the victims of a fire in western China had taken place a day earlier, as unlike anything they had witnessed before. ( read original story ...)
In China, protesters angered by harsh COVID lockdowns call for President Xi to step down
A deadly fire in the northwestern city of Urumqi has ignited anger and protests across China against the country's strict 'zero-COVID' policies. ( read original story ...)
Chinese protests over COVID lockdowns reach boiling point in Beijing, Shanghai
Many protesters blamed the deaths on China's COVID restrictions, which they say prevented people from leaving the apartment and also hampered the ability of rescue workers to reach those who were trapped. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Marathon returns after 2 years
The 2022 Shanghai Marathon was held as scheduled on Sunday after the 2021 edition was canceled due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 epidemic. A total of 18,000 runners - double the number two years ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai polishes global financial allure
The Shanghai Branch of China Media Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance of Jiao Tong University at the Shanghai International Financial Center Dev ( read original story ...)
Shanghai marathon makes a welcome return
Some 18,000 runners set off on a 42-kilometer journey in the 2022 Shanghai Marathon from Pudong's Oriental Pearl TV Tower on Sunday morning. The annual event made its return after being canceled last ( read original story ...)
Iranian Parliament approves Iran’s accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Iranian Parliament on Sunday approved by majority a bill on Iran’s accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which until now had an observer role in the entity, of which Russia and China are also members. ( read original story ...)