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China Around the Web
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A Love Story of Two Migrants, Set in Shanghai
Posted 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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A Chef’s Guide to Shanghai Dishes
Posted 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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A Great Wall of Chocolate
Posted 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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The 11 Foreigners You Meet In China
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The Chinese Factory Worker Who Made Your Christmas Card
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Video: China’s Most Talked About Internet People
Posted 3 months ago
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The Most Animated Monks in the World
Posted 3 months ago
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Photography Documents China’s 56 Ethnic Minorities
Posted 3 months, 1 week ago
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Boosting the Image of “Made in China”
Posted 3 months, 1 week ago
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50 Reasons Why Shanghai’s Great
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago
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Chinese Photographer’s Mind-blowing Documentary Coverage
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A Primer on Shanghai’s Taxi Etiquette (or Lack thereof)
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago
Shanghai Pajama Police Trying to Convince Residents to Get Dressed Before Leaving Home
Posted 3 months ago
In Shanghai, it’s not uncommon to spot locals in their jammies as they wander out to buy some eggs or toss garbage in the communal outdoor bins. Some even walk their dogs in their classic red plaid or pink Hello Kitty flannels.
If the pajama police get their way, though, this quirky custom…
KEEP READING »Tea Party, Shanghai Style
Posted 1 month, 2 weeks ago
This week, I read an article about authorities’ efforts to crack down on one of Shanghai’s most legendary rip-offs - The Teahouse Scam. As the city prunes itself for the upcoming World Expo, anything undesirable - from pajamas in public to scamming foreigners - must go.
The teahouse reference…
KEEP READING »Sorry, Foreigners, Expensive Expat Packages On the Way Out
Posted 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Getting relocated abroad can mean a boon to your bank account for many foreigners. For years, many international companies have considered Shanghai and other Chinese cities as a hardship post. If your company sent you over, you could expect a pricey package to compensate for the environmental…
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