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On Wednesday, peoples of all nations will celebrate World Consumer's Day (that holiest of capitalist holidays, not including Christmas). Meanwhile, Chinese market watchdogs have released lists of consumer rights' infringement cases in anticipation of the festivities, further cementing their ideological position as champions of consumerism the masses. In the most high-profile case, Chinese courts lashed out against one of Shanghaiist's favorite kings, the King of Beers, for what were found to be misleading promotional practices during a recent New Year's giveaway campaign.

We're no prudes here at Shanghaiist. We've seen the dancing poles at Blue Angel. We've been propositioned by local ladies passing in the street (as recently as last week, in the dairy section of the Fresh Mart at Jing'an City Plaza). Admittedly, though, we're yet to experience a stage full of male strippers.

This being the day of our official global launch and all, we here at Shanghaiist realize that for many of you this is your first visit to our humble abode. We invite you to stay awhile and snoop around -- just don't touch our beer. (Seriously, it's for your own good.) Here are 10 of our favorite Shanghaiist links since we moved into the place: