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Shanghai

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Transport locked down in China's Shanghai as asymptomatic COVID cases surge

The snap lockdown, announced by Shanghai's city government on Sunday, will split the city in two roughly along the Huangpu River for nine days to allow for staggered testing.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

China reports sharp rise in COVID cases

The northeastern province of Jilin was worst hit, accounting for more than 3,000 cases, according to the National Health Commission.

People 4 years ago

China's amateur weightlifters fight 'short, fat' stigma

In a Shanghai basement gym, amateur weightlifters strain under two loads: the steel bars and plates that they lift, and a stigma rooted in the Chinese belief that the sport leaves its practitioners stunted and fat.

World 4 years ago

East China braces for typhoon In-fa after flooding in country's centre

The typhoon is set to hit the east coast province of Zhejiang even as central China is still reeling from record flooding that killed at least 58, cut off power and forced the relocation of more than 1 million people.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

'Not perfect enough': China's growing problem of eating disorders

At the height of her eating disorder Zhang Qinwen was the weight of a child. Her hair fell out, she was unable to walk and she could barely see.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Luxury in the clouds: Shanghai opens world's highest hotel

Elevators whizz guests up the intimidating spiral-like skyscraper at ear-popping speeds of 18 metres per second to the J Hotel's 165 opulent rooms.

World 4 years ago

Chinese woman detained for 5 days for storming Tesla display at car show

Police said the woman and a female accomplice - identified only by their surnames, Zhang and Li - "caused chaos" at the trade fair on Monday when they arrived at the Tesla display "to express their dissatisfaction due to a consumer dispute."

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Raccoons to snakes: Shanghai animal cafes expand to exotics

A baby raccoon to stroke while you sip your skinny latte? Or a snake to coil around you after your cappuccino?

Business 5 years ago

Tesla hunts for design chief to create cars for China: Sources

They are looking for “bi-cultural” candidates with 20 or more years of experience who are familiar with Chinese tastes and can bridge the gaps between China and the United States, they added.

Business 5 years ago

Asian shares jump to record high as investors bet on healthier 2021

Convictions that global monetary authorities will continue to pump liquidity into the banking system to support the pandemic-stricken economy underpin risk assets.

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