Extra! Extra! Xiangyang Market, Wal-Mart and jailed journos

• Will jailed New York Times researcher Zhao Yan be released soon? The charges against him have been "withdrawn," according to his lawyer.
• Mark Kitto's book about the That's Shanghai imbroglio was dropped by its publisher. Why? Depends on who you ask.
• Wal-Mart in China could be as big as it is in the U.S. in 20 years.
• We thought it was common knowledge, but Shanghai Daily reports on the planned closing date for Xiangyang Market -- June 30.
• China recycles: Turning counterfeit cigarettes into medicine.
• We had forgotten about this: The Women's World Cup comes to China (and Shanghai) next year.
• Most Chinese like Americans. How did they come their conclusions? "About 63 per cent through mass media and 21 per cent from American movies, with only 4 per cent through direct contact with Americans."
• "Children have the right to know their bodies."
• If you aren't a "top brand" in China, good luck.
• The Guardian reports on a "groundbreaking cultural exchange" between the Shanghai and London metros ... more than two months after news of the exchange was made public.
• Can a Chinese snooker player really be as popular as Yao Ming?
• "China's Larry King" taken off the air in an "an attempt to rein in public debate about sensitive economic issues." (Just curious: Do people outside the U.S. have any idea who Larry King is?)
• Ever think those artist renditions of new apartment building in Shanghai look a little too Utopian? So does Micah Sittig, who has some tips on how to make them a little more realistic.

Photo of Xiangyang Market from Shanghai Daily.