Shanghai Daily has released two rather disturbing updates concerning the health of the citizens (and netizens) of Shanghai. Remember how we heard about cancer-causing napkins in Beijing? It seems like we are now facing a similar threat in Shanghai. And if that's not enough, going to the internet cafe might give you tuberculosis! more ›

• We love Western publication tourist guides - and here's one for the Bund (set to reopen March 28!). Things you should do on our beloved Waitan include... going to Three on the Bund, going to M on the Bund and checking out the Peace Hotel. Sounds expensive! [Sydney Morning Herald]
• Pudong is cracking down on illegal "Expo families" i.e. people that are claiming to be home-stay host families in order to lure unsuspecting Expo tourists into their hovels. They face maximum detentions of 15 days and cash penalties up to 1,000RMB. [Shanghai Daily]
• Apparently China has a big problem with drug resistant tuberculosis, something that at least Shanghai is trying to solve. Now people with that form here, as well as those who have not yet recovered from the disease, will be able to take advantage of free treatments. [China Daily]

In a modern day version of Sophie's Choice, an American couple must leave their newly adopted Chinese daughter or risk losing their jobs in the U.S. should they remain with their daughter. more ›