China Chinglish part two: A choice of lungsPhoto: [robertschrader's photostream] For part two in a series that may never end, we're calling attention to two culinary delicacies that are said to be specialties in Sichuan province. Our question is not so much about the usage of lung in cooking - a quick dip in a hot... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Haibao wants you to send more money homePhoto: [Mrwabu's photostream During a routine trip to Bank of China to send money back to the fatherland, we discovered that the former ceiling on funds that can be sent in one day - $500, without exhaustive documentation from one's employer - has been raised in conjunction with Expo.... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Chinglish around China: Part one of endlessShanghai city planners and business owners are primping and polishing for the Expo, but they can't control all of this massive country, after all. We've been traveling around China and thought we'd share some of our findings with you. Enjoy today's special - a grade-school girl's shirt found in... continue reading on Shanghaiist
China Daily Expo tips: Don't get stuck in portable toiletsPhoto: [ geeknerd99's photostream] So, China Daily has just published ten do's and dont's for Expo. While most of the "do" section seems to be pretty common sense, we can't say the same for the latter. In fact, we literally can't believe this one came at number four: Visitors... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Haibao a Gumby copycat? No way!Many of us here at Shanghaiist were so-called "kids of the 80s." So, it should come as no surprise that we were among the thousands for whom that decade's most famous slab of clay has come to mind in the time Haibao has existed. Whether or not the coincidence... continue reading on Shanghaiist
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