Haidi Lun

Chinese Communist Party officials will be forced to make known their extramarital indiscretions after a very public break-up between one disgruntled mistress and her CCP-employed ex-lover. Ex-beauty queen Da Beini has been described as "the richest mistress in Shanghai", a reputation secured by her attempt to sell the many gifts... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Wei Hui's debut into the literary world six years ago was marked by controversy, furore, criticism and ultimately commercial success -- Shanghai Baby was banned by the Beijing Government in April 2000 for its worship of Western culture and blatant representation of female sexuality and its author denounced as "decadent,... continue reading on Shanghaiist

It's official: the women of Wisteria Lane are coming to China -- and with them the explicit exploits, controversial storylines and salacious gossip that has made Desperate Housewives such a runaway success worldwide. The show will premiere in September on CCTV-8, in the nightly segment "Everyday Jiayi" with two episodes... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Vogue China has hit the newstands in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, two weeks in advance of its September launch date. In yet another volte-face from the international fashion bible, the much-speculated Gisele Bundchen cover was cancelled in favour of Western Australian gamine Gemma Ward, the 17-year-old veteran of 13 Vogue... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Hong Kong fashion mecca Joyce will expand its boutiques to Shanghai and Beijing by 2007, according to managing director Adrienne Ma. Ma told Bloomberg News: "Greater China is definitely our focus, our direction, our strategy." Shanghainese style mavens will no doubt embrace Joyce, with its enviable stable of international brands... continue reading on Shanghaiist