By Benjamin Cohen
Photo(s) of the Day: More Shanghai snow
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Not too late for Turkey Day
For all displaced Americans and tryptophan lovers, consider these lovely Thanksgiving dinner options for tomorrow night in our cozy little Chinese metropolis:
China Blog Parade: July 15-21, 2007
Our round-up of some of last week's highlights from China's English-language blogosphere:
Independence Day Burger Grill Off Photos (finally...)
Shanghaiist's busy backroom techies have been wrangling with all manner of nerdy stuff to ensure the delivery our photo slideshow to the eager, burger slider-enthralled masses. We had a great time yesterday, and from the above photos we are fairly sure that you did as well.
Pimp my horn!
200 RMB fines have gone a long way in making our streets quieter, but it looks like years of blasting the pipes have left drivers with itchy palms. Shanghai Daily is reporting that in an effort to circumvent the recent ban on horn-honking, some drivers have turned to customizing their horns to make different sounds when pressed.
Today's Links: The dog days of summer, China rejects emissions report, and pigeons plague Peking
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Today's Links: Chinese Yankees, Mega IPOs and Buddha Demolitions
The New York Yankees announced today that they have signed left-handed pitcher Kai Liu and catcher Zhenwang Zhang to minor league contracts, becoming the first Major League team to sign a player from the People's Republic of China with approval from the country's baseball association.
China Fines Six Banks for Lending to Stock Purchases
China's banking regulator fined six banks for making loans that were illegally invested in shares, the first sanctions announced after a yearlong investigation aimed at cooling speculation and curbing financial risks.
China’s double-digit economic growth remains sustainable with the rapid expansion expected to continue over the next few years, state media reported, citing a senior government advisor.
China Mobile eyes biggest ever Shanghai listing
China Mobile , the world's largest mobile phone operator, plans to raise more than $6 billion in a stock offer in Shanghai as early as next month that would be China's largest ever.
Microsoft will set up a SQL Server R&D Center in China
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced during his visit to China last month that his company would further expand its research and development institutes in Beijing and Shanghai.
Shanghai set to overtake Singapore as world`s busiest port
Shanghai is set to overtake Singapore as the world's busiest port in 2008 as the Chinese economy continues with its stellar growth, an executive of the city-state's port operator said in remarks published Monday.
Free dinosaur exhibition to open on July 10
Workers at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum today opened 59 cases containing more than 20 scarce dinosaur fossils from Zigong City, Sichuan Province, which will be exhibited at the museum for free from July 10 through August 31.
Shanghai's new height: 423.8 meters
The unfinished Shanghai World Financial Center eclipsed Jinmao Tower to become the tallest building on the Chinese mainland as it scraped the sky at 423.8 meters yesterday, exceeding Jinmao's 420.5 meters.
China's rural labor force shrinking fast
China will begin to feel the pain of labor shortages nationwide in the next couple of years - much earlier than previously forecast - as the country's seemingly ample supply of rural migrant workers dries up, say latest studies by state think-tanks.
China Confirms Demolition of Giant Buddha Statue At Tibetan Monastery
The Chinese authorities have acknowledged the 'removal' of a giant gold and copper plated statue of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) donated by Chinese Buddhists to Samye monastery in Tibet and demolished by Chinese People's Armed Police in mid-May.
Sudanese students flock to learn Chinese
Tong Xiaofeng, a Chinese professor at Khartoum University, says most of the Sudanese students in his class are motivated by money.
Taiwanese Upset at China's Policies
Many people in Taiwan are disappointed with the behaviour of the Chinese government, according to a poll by Taiwan Thinktank. 85 per cent of respondents think China’s efforts to exclude Taiwan from world bodies will affect two-way relations.
China's Alibaba plans HK IPO for $1 bln-report
Alibaba.com, China's biggest e-commerce company, will raise up to US$1 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering this year, spurning the U.S. markets, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday.
Explaining the Vanishing Pirate
According to Xinhua, the Chinese state news agency, Chow Yun-fat's role in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie was censored for "for vilifying and defacing the Chinese and insulting Singapore."
Danone Executives Targeted In Shanghai Protest
Dozens of employees from Chinese beverage giant Wahaha descended upon a five-star hotel and office complex in one of the city’s richest districts last week to shout their wrath at Groupe Danone of France for its attempted takeover activities.
Wahaha workers protest Danone bid
Dozens of Wahaha employees took to the street yesterday shouting "Oppose Danone" and "Boycott Danone" to protest the alleged takeover bid by Groupe Danone SA of its Chinese partner Wahaha.
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Today's Links: Big money, big bridges, big magnets, and big bombs
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Today's Links: Another murder, cabbies nailed, and worm trick returns
Today's Links: Death by scissors, inflation, and 1001 Chinese
to embroil a listed company this year.
Video of the Day: Hip-hop in Shanghai?
This may not be the kind of hiphop that China is looking for, but it's good for a few minutes of head-bobbing amusement. The video seems unrelated but similar to the work of a favorite Guangzhou-born artist, Cao Fei, and her "Hip-hop" video series. Shanghaiist left a message with the poster on YouTube inquiring if there are more like it on the way. Thanks to Martin for the tip! Remember, you can always leave us...
Bring 'em on! Beijing prepares for the terrorists
Almost as fun as playing Counter-Strike was watching this video of how China is gearing up for the thorny security problem that is the 2008 Olympics. These are the guys that can do 50 one-armed push-ups without breaking a sweat; they know whether to snip the red wire or the blue wire first; they will make sure that the possibility of being held hostage and then beheaded by an obscure group of Islamic insurgents won't crimp your style!
Today's Links: Toothpaste, melting glaciers, and expensive art
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Photo of the Day: Hold your horns, it's the law
Friday was the first day that Shanghai's ban on honking withing the Inner Ring Road came into effect. Fines range from RMB 200 for prolonged honking, RMB 100 for average offenses, and simple friendly reminders at the officer's discretion for unavoidable toots. The Shanghai Morning Post reports that traffic noise was down on 11 decibels on average at 70 sites being monitored around the city.
Pencil This In: What's coming up this weekend in Shanghai
Shanghai. It is all happening. Here's the proof:
Pencil This In: What's coming up this week in Shanghai
Summer is here and everything is heating up. Leading up to this weekend, this is what Shanghaiist thinks is going to be hot today and tomorrow.
Today's Links: Paraplegia, porn, and Shanghai punks
Photo by Jakob.Montrasio.net taken from the Shanghaiist Contribute page.
Today's Links: Bubbles, substandard toys, and removing bullets
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Photo of the Day: China Eastern to sell stake to Singapore Airlines
Even while Shanghaiist is waiting with bated breath for direct flights to the east coast, China Eastern Airlines is set to sell a 25 percent stake to Singapore Airlines, the world's largest carrier by market capitalisation, for HK$7.9 billion (US$1 billion) worth of new shares. In the meanwhile, Temasek Holdings Pte, Singapore's state-owned investment arm with $85 billion of assets, may join Singapore Airlines in its bid for a stake. China Eastern suffered a net loss of 2.8 billion yuan in 2006, thereby gaining the dubious honour of becoming the only one of China's three state-owned airlines to report a loss last year. Whatever it is, one can only hope this means better inflight service, better food, fewer delays and fewer cancellations for passengers.
Today's Links: Unsafe bridges, lethal fish and smoke-free restaurants
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Today's Links: Clocks, hacks and open race tracks
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