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Foreigners dance to tune of lion and dragon - September 26, 2017
DRAGON and lion dances are most commonly associated with China, where its popularity has dimmed somewhat among the young generation, but the traditional kung fu martial arts underpinning the performances
... And other venues too - September 26, 2017
A batch of new public cultural facilities in the city will start construction at the end of this month, officials said yesterday. Among the facilities are the east branch of Shanghai Museum, the east
Xuhui acts to entice the best and brightest - September 22, 2017
XUHUI District pledged yesterday to offer ideal conditions to lure professionals and entrepreneurs from across the world. Fang Shizhong, the district director said the downtown district aims to develop
‘World’s biggest planetarium’ coming to Pudong - September 22, 2017
SHANGHAI Planetarium is reaching for the stars. By the time it is built, it will be the world's biggest planetarium, according to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, which will run it. The structure
Shanghai rises to rank as top 10 financial center - September 21, 2017
SHANGHAI ranked No. 6 in the 22th Global Financial Centres Index, up from 13th last time, and a report ranked the the city's insurance industry as No. 1 in the world for the first time. The 22th Global
94 workers honored as ‘local standouts’ - September 20, 2017
IN a bid to promote expertise, professionalism and the spirit of innovation, Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions selected 94 workers as this year’s “Shanghai standouts.” The organization announced yesterday
Processing accelerated to entice top talent - September 20, 2017
HONGKOU District has shortened the process for highly skilled foreigners applying for work permits to just four days. The effort is part of a citywide trend to simplify the application process to attract
Improved weather guide to help tourists - September 19, 2017
TOURISTS are now able to check the air quality and visibility at major scenic spots in Shanghai’s suburbs before deciding whether to visit them. This follows the launch of a tourism meteorological center
Shanghai to lure more foreign talent - September 18, 2017
SHANGHAI will step up efforts to improve its economic structure for sustainable growth by fostering opening-up in high-technology sectors and luring more global talent, Mayor Ying Yong said yesterday. The
6b yuan note on display - September 18, 2017
A museum of business was unveiled at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics yesterday. It displays China’s history in commercial educational development, its currency, tax stamps, insurance
