Well, here's certainly a way to differentiate yourself from all the other budget airlines around. Sichuan Airlines has gone old school glamour by changing their stewardess uniform from regular flight attendant wear to form-fitting, individual qipaos. The maker of the Sichuan Airlines qipaos said there was about 2000 to choose from and that each one cost around 660 yuan. We can think of at least one group of ladies in Shanghai that might now be clamoring to become a Sichuan Airlines stewardess. Source: Netease more ›

• Not to be outdone by the Australians, the Belgian pavilion has a mascot now as well. Lots of tiny, blue mascots actually, and they're called "The Smurfs." Heard of them? [Shanghai Daily]
• China Music Radar has put up a pretty comprehensive review of Pepsi: Battle of the Bands. If you're still curious, check it out. [China Music Radar]
• We're fascinated by the amusing and adorable Shanghai Qipao club - a Qipao-wearing get together for ladies around town - so we love that someone's done a feature on it. [World Hum]

Weird Expo-related news of the day: members of a local Shanghai qipao club will be taking their favorite dresses to Taiwan to promote the World Expo there. Qipaos first came into fashion in 1920s Shanghai and were worn mostly by socialites and upperclass women. The qipao-clad ladies will spend a week walking around Taiwan in qipaos as a way to “show the traditional Chinese styles as well as the modern Shanghai style.” Their qipao club, founded in 2007, now contains over 270 members and has parties twice a week. Source: Shanghai Daily more ›