Another bright piece of news about the end of the World Expo, security checks in subway stations to continue harassing and delaying commuters with metal detectors and security wands. According to The Global Times, the scanners stopped nearly 10,000 cases of fake Expo products from being smuggled. Considering the elimination of counterfeit Haibao toys as protecting the public from evildoers, metro authorities will continue creating traffic jams at entrance ways around the city. At least, trains will still operate on expo hours, running as late as 10:30PM! more ›

Following the closure of the infamous Xiangyang “fake goods” Market back in 2006, vendors have scattered all over Shanghai such as Qipu Lu but most have congregated in Pudong. The underground market by the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum remains the largest in terms of variety but we’ve found Rongfu Building （融福大厦）along Pudong Nan Lu, to be more convenient. more ›