Tag: Shanghai

Death toll in deadly Shanghai building collapse rises to 10

Authorities said 25 people had been found in the rubble, 10 of whom had succumbed to their injuries.

May 17, 2019

At least 10 reported trapped in Shanghai building collapse

The accident occurred around 11:00 am (0300 GMT) in an area of central Shanghai.

May 16, 2019

Top 11 most expensive cities in Asia in 2018: Mumbai retains its spot

The Wealth Report Asia 2018, by Swiss private banking group Julius Baer, has listed 11 most expensive cities in Asia. Find out which one is the costliest

December 13, 2018

Turkey’s currency crisis gets worse with fresh 11% plunge

The lira's drop has unsettled global markets, with shares of European banks coming under particular pressure.

August 13, 2018

Inside ‘Brother Nation’

I used to tutor at a community college in downtown New York that catered to an immigrant population. My Chinese students, on learning my nationality, would smile and say knowingly, “Brother nation” or “Best friends.” The warmth was infectious and I’d respond in kind, the state-sponsored friendship a balm during a busy workday in a...

January 7, 2018

Kids and the city

We know the precise location of our next roll of toilet paper, but we haven't the faintest idea where our children are!

September 8, 2017

China relocating ancient Buddhist temple in Shanghai

In what could be the first such attempt of its type in China, work has started on relocating the main hall of Shanghai’s famed 135-year-old Yufo Temple, also known as the Jade Buddha Temple. The moving of the temple started on Saturday, official media here reported. According to the relocation project, the main hall of...

September 4, 2017

China opens first civilian drone base in Shanghai

The Civil Aviation Administration of China on Friday announced the opening of the country’s first test-flight base for civilian drones in Shanghai. The base, located in the district of Qingpu, will provide service to thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in a country where private drones have become very popular, reports Efe news. Drones in...

September 1, 2017

China opens first civilian drone base in Shanghai

The Civil Aviation Administration of China on Friday announced the opening of the country’s first test-flight base for civilian drones in Shanghai. The base, located in the district of Qingpu, will provide service to thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in a country where private drones have become very popular, reports Efe news. Drones in...

September 1, 2017

Bella Hadid to walk for 2017 Victoria’s Secret fashion show

Supermodel Bella Hadid has confirmed that she will return to the ramp at this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The 20-year-old catwalk star made her stage debut at last year’s edition of the show in Paris, alongside her supermodel sister Gigi Hadid and friend Kendall Jenner. Hadid took to Instagram to make the announcement, where...

August 28, 2017

Shanghai on red alert for heat wave

Shanghai recorded another scorching day with the temperature hitting 40.5 degrees Celsius, weather officials said. A red alert for high temperature was issued. According to Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory on Tuesday, it was the third time that the city has seen temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius this month.  Shanghai recorded a temperature of 40.9 degrees...

July 25, 2017

China’s fastest bullet train makes debut

China's indigenous next generation bullet train with a maximum speed of 400 kmph made its debut on Monday on the country's busiest Beijing-Shanghai line. 'Fuxing', a CR400AF model, departed Beijing South Railway Station at 11:05 am for Shanghai. At the same time, a CR400AF model left Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station for Beijing. The train took about...

June 26, 2017