Around Shanghai: Eileen Chang's school, JG Ballard's home, and the best xiaolongbao in Shanghai
- Just a reminder: Gourmet Month is almost ending! Book a restaurant today. IMMEDIATELY! [City Weekend]
- A group of residents are now protesting the destruction of prolific Shanghai writer Eileen Chang's grade school. The area, which was supposed to be a protected heritage site, is now almost completely a pile of rubble. [Xinmin (Chinese)]
- Shanghai may be extending what would become the longest and fastest Metro route to Kunshan, a commercial center in Jiangsu Province that's 50km away. Talk about one helluva commute! [Shanghai Daily]
- Following JG Ballard's death last week, James Fallows reflects on finding JG Ballard's home in Shanghai. It's now a restaurant. [The Atlantic]
- Jeff Rutsch goes on a search for the best xiaolongbao in Shanghai. We're not sure he's found it yet, but he does offer some good suggestions. [China Travel]
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