Chinese men set their eyes on Western womenWatch out ladies, Chinese men are on the prowl. According to this article in Mop, one Chinese man set out to settle a score against Western men, by staking out Western women visiting Beijing during the Olympics. The man in question is from a small town in the middle of... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Former Olympic gold medalist hurdler and golden boy for millions of Chinese, Liu Xiang, limped off the track today, taking away with him the hopes of defending the gold and reclaiming his world record from Cuba's Dayron Robles. Within minutes there were already 8000 Chinese commenting on the shocking turn... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Those who are bravely traveling to Beijing to catch the Olympics and want to squeeze in some sight-seeing along the way will want to take note. Thanks to WildChina Blog for the updates: 1. The torch relay from August 5th(today!) to 8th will involve the China Millennium Monument(中华世纪坛), Temple of... continue reading on Shanghaiist
Yao Ming calls it quits for future OlympicsWith the opening Olympic tournament game against Team USA just around the corner, a less than fully recuperated Yao Ming finds himself sandwiched between angry fans on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. Chinese fans blame the Rockets for the stress fracture Yao Ming sustained during this last NBA... continue reading on Shanghaiist
If living like a rock star in Shanghai has forced you to relive your college ramen days, this series is for you. ChinaOnTV shares with us a pilot from "50 Kuai Shanghai" where the host, Emily, explores familiar neighborhoods and shows us how to eat and play for less than... continue reading on Shanghaiist
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