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Pick Up a Free Pudong Bus Map in Shanghai

Jan 06, 2012
Starting today, passengers can pick up a free Pudong bus maps at four transportation hubs, as well as at the first and last stops of each bus route. Read more>>

Foreigner Sings Revolutionary Songs on China’s Talent Show

Jan 06, 2012
China’s Got Talent – series 5, was launched on December 18th and featured one foreign contestant from the UK. Read more>>

Ctrip Releases 2012 Top Ten Tourism Destinations List

Jan 06, 2012
Following the New Year's holiday, online travel service provider Ctrip released their 2012 list of popular domestic tourism destinations. Read more>>

Mora Godoy’s Argentinian Tango Company to Perform in Shanghai

Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2012 19:15 @Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Mora Godoy’s Argentinian Tango Company will perform in Shanghai on January 25th and 26th. Read more>>

McDonald’s Opens its Chain at Shanghai Subway Station

Jan 04, 2012
The international fast food giant, McDonald’s, opened its first restaurant at Shanghai’s subway station. Read more>>

Major Cities in China to Start Monitoring PM2.5 Particles in Air

Jan 04, 2012
The Ministry of Environmental Protection recently laid out a detailed timetable for China’s major cities to monitor the smallest and most hazardous...Read more>>

Small Lujiazui Area in Shanghai now has full wireless coverage

Dec 30, 2011
Shanghai Mobile’s “wireless Lujiazui Financial City” project was recently completed. Read more>>

China's GDP Set to Overtake the U.S. in 2018

Dec 30, 2011
As reported by "The Economist" magazine, according to analysis of the newest GDP data, China's GDP is set to surpass the U.S. in 2018. Read more>>

Shanghai to Begin Monitoring PM2.5

Dec 29, 2011
It was recently announced that Shanghai will launch a PM2.5 monitoring and data publishing pilot project. Read more>>

China to Start Collecting Fingerprint Data at Border Checkpoints

Dec 29, 2011
The NPC Standing Committee deliberated a draft law on border checkpoint entry and exit management on December 26th. Read more>>

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg to Perform in Shanghai Jan. 13-14th

Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2012 19:00 @Shanghai Grand Theatre
The Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg will hold two performances at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on January 13th and 14th. Read more>>

Cheap Tickets From Tier 2, 3 Cities to Beijing During Spring Festival

Dec 28, 2011
During Spring Festival, ticket prices for flight routes from second and third tier cities to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou are noticeably less...Read more>>

Chongming-Qidong Bridge opens in Shanghai

Dec 27, 2011
According to the Jiangsu traffic authority, the Chongming-Qidong Bridge officially opened on December 24th. Read more>>

Purchase Train Tickets at Train Stations Using 32 Different Forms of ID

Dec 26, 2011
As the real-name ticketing system begins to be implemented in railway stations across China, the Ministry of Railways recently announced that 32...Read more>>

Sample International Christmas Cuisine at Réel Kitchen this Weekend (Shanghai)

Dec 22, 2011
Sample your way through an international array of Christmas cuisine at Réel Kitchen in Shanghai this Christmas weekend. Read more>>

Top 10 Internet Buzzwords in China in 2011

Dec 22, 2011
China’s largest encyclopedia website, Hudong Wiki (www.hudong.com) recently released “China’s top 10 Internet buzzwords in 2011”. Read more>>

Shanghai Happy Valley "Christmas Festival" Begins on Dec. 23rd

Dec 23, 2011 - Jan 02, 2012 09:00-18: 00 (not including nighttime activities)
Shanghai Happy Valley is hosting a "Christmas Snow Fun Festival" from December 23rd to January 2nd. Read more>>

2010 Census: 20% of China’s “Alien” Population Lives in Shanghai

Dec 20, 2011
The Shanghai municipal government published more interesting facts from the 2010 national census on their website on December 19th. Read more>>
 
Going Local: Affordable Foreign-Friendly Schools in Shanghai

Going Local: Affordable Foreign-Friendly Schools in Shanghai

Not all expat parents are fortunate enough to receive an expat package which includes international...More>>
The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>