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The city will auction 3,500 car license plates on February 3. Prices are expected to soar beyond USD 5,000 per plate as this is the smallest quota in three years. So you might want to defer that car purchase or downsize a bit, like our young friend. Photo from meckleychina.... continue reading on Shanghaiist

One in four people who use the internet in China are on broadband. In the photo it seems like nine out of 10 use it for online gaming — the remaining ones, we assume, use it to log on to Shanghaiist. (A shameless plug to consider advertising.) Photo from theshanghaieye.... continue reading on Shanghaiist

What may appear to be hi-tech cameras littered in the streets of Shanghai are actually parking meters. 141 of these have been installed around the city and most can be accessed by public transport cards. Photo from k.enne. Shanghaiist features a "Photo of the Day", daily pictures of life around... continue reading on Shanghaiist

It's normal in fast-paced Shanghai, especially for expats adjusting to the culture shock. Maybe it's time you learn some stress-management skills from the experts. Courses go for RMB 3,200 — or you can get that a new iPod you've always wanted and just zone out. Photo from dingadingdang. Shanghaiist features... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Big brand names such as Burberry, Dior, Zegna were singled out by a city watchdog for false-content claims. Surprisingly, these are products sold in the malls. For example, the report claims the cashmere content of a MNG coat was only 1.7 percent, not the 20 percent it claimed. Some... continue reading on Shanghaiist