Lujiazui was named after Lu Shen (1477-1544), a Ming Dynasty scholar and collector, who spent much of his life there. The place name also came, in part, from a prominent river sandbank nearby that ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Multibrand Leader Dongliang Returns to Shanghai
The new villa store marks a grand return for the retailer, which left Shanghai after a high-profile split from its cofounders. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai to host 7th Scientific Technology Fair for Yangtze River Delta
A job fair will be in the spotlight at next month's event as companies seek to hire talent in the automobile IT, smart manufacturing and medical diagnostics fields. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai introduces new subsidies for autos trade-ins
China's city of Shanghai on Friday issued fresh measures to boost auto sales, offering subsidies for trade-ins, according to a municipal statement. ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Kong-rey threatens Shanghai and China’s coast after hitting Taiwan as a typhoon
BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Kong-rey weakened to a tropical storm overnight and was forecast to bring heavy rain and high winds to Shanghai and other parts of China's east coast Friday. The storm crossed Taiwan at typhoon strength on Thursday, bringing down ... ( read original story ...)
Musical with a message returns to Shanghai
During the event, two key songs were performed: Bury Me with Love, which was sung by Zhu Fu and Pan Hangwei, and Confidants, which was sung by Jiang Qianru and Xu Yao. The two songs are about characters encouraging each other and persevering in their beliefs in the face of adversity. ( read original story ...
In Shanghai, Halloween Passes Quietly a Year After Boisterous Celebrations
Many of China’s young urbanites have embraced Halloween as a fun event and a chance for expression. Authorities, meanwhile, are wary of the celebrations of a Western holiday and ( read original story ...)