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Shanghai’s Mao Livehouse to Host 1st Music Awards on Feb.18th

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Mao Livehouse in Shanghai is to hold its first ever Mao Livehouse Music Awards on February 18th. Read more>>

2012 Spring Festival Travel Ranking List Released

Jan 29, 2012
The Chinese Tourism Research Institute and Ctrip recently announced their "2012 Spring Festival Travel Ranking List". Read more>>

McDonald’s to Increase Prices by 0.5-2.0 RMB

Jan 25, 2012
McDonald’s has begun adjusting their prices since January 12th, due to the rising cost of food and other supplies.Read more>>

Foreign Workers Switching Companies Must Update Their Residence Permit

Jan 20, 2012
The Shanghai Public Security Bureau has recently issued a reminder to foreign workers in Shanghai to comply with the rules regarding changing...Read more>>

Adidas Opens Flagship Store in Shanghai

Jan 19, 2012
Adidas recently opened its flagship store – the Adidas Shanghai Brand Centre – in Shanghai Read more>>

Lamb of God to Play Shanghai Feb. 14

Feb 14, 2012 @Mao Livehouse
The world famous heavy metal group Lamb of God are performing at Mao Livehouse in Shanghai on February 14th. Read more>>

54 Million Trips Made in and out of China by Foreigners in 2011

Jan 18, 2012
According to the Ministry of Public Security's Exit and Entry Administration, people entered and exited China 411 million times in 2011. Read more>>

Shanghai Residents Marrying Later; Divorcing More Often

Jan 17, 2012
The Shanghai Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau released its 2011 annual report on marriage registration on January 13th. Read more>>

Shanghai Antique City Now Open

Jan 16, 2012
Following nearly six months of planning, Shanghai Antique City (上海古玩城) recently opened, becoming the newest member of Shanghai's burgeoning antique...Read more>>

Chinese Lakes Along the Yangtze River Disappearing

Jan 16, 2012
In the past 30 years, 96 lakes (larger than 1 sq. km) located in the drainage areas of the Yangtze River have disappeared. Read more>>

iPhone 4S Launch at Beijing and Shanghai Apple Stores Cancelled

Jan 13, 2012
The Chinese release for Apple’s new iPhone 4S has now been cancelled at Apple’s stores in Beijing and Shanghai. Read more>>

2.25 million RMB Reward for Apprehending Robbery Suspect in Nanjing

Jan 13, 2012
The search continues for a male suspect who robbed and fatally shot a man withdrawing 200,000 RMB from an ATM in front of an Agricultural Bank branch...Read more>>

Temple Fair to be Held at Grand View Garden in Shanghai

Shanghai’s Grand View Garden will become a Spring Festival hotspot from January 23rd to 26th when the 2nd annual temple fair kicks off. Read more>>

iPhone 4S on Sale in China from January 13th

Jan 12, 2012
iPhone fans will be happy to hear that the highly-anticipated iPhone 4S is finally going on sale in China from January 13th onwards. Read more>>

Shanghai Disney Resort to Begin Worldwide Recruitment in 2013

Jan 11, 2012
Shanghai Disneyland is planning to launch a global recruitment initiative at the beginning of 2013, with the park’s staff expected to total over...Read more>>

Four Arrested For Leaking Online User Information

Jan 11, 2012
Traditional and online media sources have recently been abuzz over reports that user information from various Chinese websites had been leaked. Read more>>

Survey: Shanghai’s International Community Views it as a Financial Centre

Jan 10, 2012
The recently published "Survey on Shanghai's Image as an International City" shows that Shanghai is most highly regarded by the international...Read more>>

Spring Festival Procedures for Entering the Shanghai Railway Stations

Jan 09, 2012
New information has been made available for passengers planning to pass through Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station. 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>>