- Discounts! Bargains! Deals! This week there apparently a glut of savings at Plaza 353 where dozens of stores are beginning to offer promotions and steep discounts in anticipation of the impending national holiday [City Weekend]
- We'll need those savings if we're going to enjoy this hairy crab season. Reports have come out that prices will be about 10% higher than last year because of bigger crabs and higher water quality. [Shanghai Daily]
- In the mood for a classy night out living it up with the fashionistas but don't want to spend a lot? The Frau Ana fashion shows combines a party, fashion, and no cover this Friday. Oh, and there is allegedly free cotton candy. Sweet. [Shanghaiist]
- The first automotive wind tunnel in China was opened in Shanghai at Tonji University. The new facility will allow Chinese companies to produce better cars at a lower cost. It won't be soon before Chinese companies are building cars that rival the best in the world. [The Auto Channel]
- It seems the ball is really starting to roll at the U.S. Pavilion, reports have come out that the United States will meet its budget with support from an array of corporate sponsors, rather than from just selling shot glasses. [Shanghai Daily]
- The lights are on in a newly renovated electrical machinery factory turned art gallery. 800 Show will display its first art show, "Rebirth", to celebrate its opening. The show combines a multitude of media including performance art from 13 young Chinese artists. [Rebirth800]
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