O cruel fates: this year, the Spring Festival and Valentines day happen to fall on the same day. The deadly combination of holidays will force young Chinese lovers to choose between their family and their significant other. Or will it? Shanghai Daily reports that over a third of polled netizens said they would celebrate with both family and lovers. If everything goes smoothly, Double Happiness should ensue. But for the lonely and far from home, it's probably going to be one of the worst days ever. more ›

Several photos have been circulating around on the Internet like wild fire over the last two days. They are supposedly of a couple who committed suicide together at the Grand Gateway (港汇广场) at Xujiahui on Wednesday, 7 May some time around 2.30 pm in the afternoon. The incident has set online forums abuzz (WARNING: THESE LINKS CONTAIN GRAPHIC IMAGES), but we haven't found any reports in the news yet (let us know if you find any). more ›