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Already established in the Detroit art scene, Sara Blakeman’s first show in China is a promising start of things to come for the Shanghai art scene from the petite American. Aptly named, Dance This Mess Around, the exhibition showcases cutesy paper constructions, embodying Blakeman’s self described “wonder and frustrations”... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Probe into collective air ticket price hike urged [China Daily] “Chinese consumer-right groups and law scholars Friday urged authorities to investigate into a collective price hikes by major airlines, which they suspected to be a violation of the Anti-monopoly Law. The Beijing Consumers Association, the Beijing Consumer Protection Law... continue reading on Shanghaiist

China says Obama should not meet the Dalai Lama [Associated Press] “China said Thursday that President Barack Obama should not meet the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, when he visits the United States in October. Although a meeting has not been confirmed, every president since George H.W.... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Here's news the visually impaired Chinese will surely be happy to hear - the release of the country;s first audio film to be screened from April 23. The box office hit Examination 1977 will be screened for an audience of 158,000, with added narrative to describe non-auditory scenes for... continue reading on Shanghaiist

While the 15th Shanghai International Fashion Culture Festival has been going on for weeks now, what we've been waiting for is the denouement: Shanghai's very own Fashion Week. Shanghai Fashion Week, in its sixth (unfortunately nonconsecutive) year here, is a chance for China's local fashion industry to market themselves... continue reading on Shanghaiist