Shanghai island hosts sleep-in-forest competition
Aiming to free urban residents from their daily hustle and bustle, the contest is open to healthy individuals aged 18 to 50. Falling asleep is not mandatory for the competition.…
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Labubu lights up Shanghai lantern show
Collectibles giant Pop Mart adds a trendy twist to traditional Chinese New Year festivities.
First accessible pub in China fosters community of people with disabilities and the able-bodied
Pub HandyCup's name is a play on words from "handicap", embodying the vision of breaking down barriers with drinks and creating an open, inclusive space for all.
Woodprint art bonds China and Vietnam
New Year woodprint pictures are found across China and have wide distribution, with major production centers in Yangliuqing, Tianjin; Yangjiabu, Shandong province; Mianzhu,…
China’s ‘flying taxis’ are reinventing the future of urban air mobility
Four leading electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft makers have demonstrated the future of urban air mobility at the eighth China International Import Expo. Together with…
Chinese expedition team sets sail on seven-month journey to Antarctica
Consisting of over 500 members and researchers from more than 10 countries and regions, the team will conduct scientific investigations in the polar region, aiming to enhance the…
Haidilao hotpot diners offered refund, compensation after peeing incident in Shanghai branch
The incident, which occurred on Feb 24, involved two 17-year-old boys, surnamed Tang and Wu. According to a police bulletin, the intoxicated boys climbed onto the table and…
Asia’s first international esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai
The league will cover seven to ten game titles at launch, and its inaugural season will last for about six months, expecting to produce more than 300 million minutes of esports…
Ancient ‘mini library’ unearthed in China’s Hunan province
The Mawangdui Han Tombs in Changsha, Hunan province, which have been recognized as one of the greatest archaeological findings of the 20th century, have offered not only massive…
Fluent foreigners spread the word on dialects
Tobias Le Compte, a 35-year-old Belgian musician, has become a sensation on social media for his excellent grasp of the main Shanghai dialect. In the videos, he speaks fluent…