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Around Shanghai: Pajama fights, cat snatchers, and free bikes

Around Shanghai: Pajama fights, cat snatchers, and free bikes

  • The WSJ has a summary of the pajama controversy in the wake of Expo city "improvements". Our take: Who cares? Let Shanghai people wear their damn pajamas. It'll finally lend some authenticity to this whole show already. [WSJ]
  • Oh joy of joys! The Haunted House of Suzhou Creek: Shanghai Nightmare is staying open for 8 days past Halloween. In case you wanted to extend the fun. [ChinaTravel]
  • Adam Minter's had quite a week. First he ran into one of the most honestly named Shanghai restaurants we've ever seen pictures of: Hong Kong Gimmick. [Shanghai Scrap]

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By Elaine Chow in on October 30, 2009 11:00 AM

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Today's Links: Debunking myths, clashing generals and confusing Hummer facts

Today's Links: Debunking myths, clashing generals and confusing Hummer facts

  • China's founding legend may not be true [USA TODAY] "China's founding dynasty may just be a myth, say archaeologists. In a news report in the current Science, writer Andrew Lawler surveys a decade's worth of discoveries suggesting ancient China sprang from distinct regions, rather than possessing a single national culture some 4,300 years ago. "How China became China is no mere academic topic; it goes to the very heart of how the world’s most populous and economically vibrant nation sees itself and its role in the world," Lawler writes."
  • Beijing puts giant media marriage on the rocks [Reuters] "China's leading Internet portal, Sina Corp is likely to call off its planned $1.4 billion purchase of Focus Media's core assets if the government fails to bless the marriage by a September deadline. Since Sina unveiled the deal in December — the largest in China's opaque media sector — China's commerce ministry has repeatedly put off reviewing the deal, asking for additional documents, frustrating both Nasdaq-listed companies."
  • China: U.S. and Chinese Generals Clash [NYT] "A meeting on Thursday in Beijing between a Chinese military leader and a visiting American army general turned rancorous as the Chinese leader gave a sharp lecture on the failure of the United States to respect China’s interests, according to a witness at the meeting and a report by Xinhua, the state news agency. The argument took place when Gen. Ge Zhenfeng, deputy chief of the general staff of the People’s Liberation Army, met with Gen. George W. Casey Jr., the chief of staff of the United States Army. "

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By Elaine Chow in on August 21, 2009 8:00 PM

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Today's Links: Terror cells found in Kashgar, Chinese groups protest Dalai Lama honor, and missing girls in China on the rise

Today's Links: Terror cells found in Kashgar, Chinese groups protest Dalai Lama honor, and missing girls in China on the rise

  • China says seven "terror cells" found in Kashgar [Reuters] "China uncovered seven "terror cells" in the western frontier city of Kashgar in the first four months of 2009, the China Daily said on Wednesday, citing the city's party secretary."
  • Chinese groups protest Dalai honor [China Daily]"Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said yesterday that Beijing remains opposed to "foreign political figures having official exchanges with the Dalai Lama". Qin said "any irresponsible moves taken by whatever country on this issue will constitute gross intervention in China's internal affairs and will certainly seriously damage China's relations with the relevant countries"."

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By Kayan Hui in on June 3, 2009 8:00 PM

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Around Shanghai: High fashion, smelly leaks, and painters

Around Shanghai: High fashion, smelly leaks, and painters

  • 56minus1 filmed the highlights of local fashion designer Helen Lee (of the brand insh) presenting her fall/winter collection as part of Fashion Week. [56minus1]
  • Somebody dumped a load of ethanethiol (considered the world's smelliest substance) on Aidisheng Road in Zhangjiang hi-tech park last night, managing to scare the bejeezus out of everybody. [@shanghaidaily]
  • Those 69 people quarantined in Shanghai for being aboard the same flight with the Mexican A/H1N1 patient are in “good living conditions” and have “a nutritious and delicious diet” offered to them every day, China would like you to know. [Xinhua]

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By Elaine Chow in on May 6, 2009 9:00 AM

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