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Firework restrictions for Outer Ring Road - September 23, 2015
SHANGHAI plans to ban fireworks within the Outer Ring Road to curb pollution, according to a draft amendment bill submitted to the Shanghai People's Congress yesterday. Violators could face fines of up
Taipei students win annual boating race - September 23, 2015
Rowers compete in the annual Shanghai New Taipei Dragon Boat Race in Qingpu District yesterday. A total of 12 teams from two cities, comprising people from all walks of life, took part in the race. A
Mayor meets the boss of Zeiss Group from Germany - September 22, 2015
SHANGHAI Mayor Yang Xiong met Michael Kaschke, president and CEO of Zeiss Group, on September 14. He congratulated the German optical and medical equipment producer for moving its China headquarters to
Shanghai aims big for sports - September 22, 2015
SHANGHAI will build more public sports facilities and develop industries related to sports to become a “world famous sports city” by 2025. Besides hosting international events and competitions like the
Single elders seek companionship - September 21, 2015
A 65-year-old divorcee, Auntie Shen, recently married the 70-year-old man she has been living with for five years. The delay in tying the knot revolved around issues of family inheritance. The partner’s
Greenway planned for Outer Ring Road - September 21, 2015
THE city plans to build a 120-kilometer long “greenway” along the Outer Ring Road by 2020 for residents to enjoy casual walk or ride bicycles. The 500-meter wide green belt on the outer side of the ring
Mayor Yang Xiong talks with The Nielsen CEO - September 18, 2015
SHANGHAI Mayor Yang Xiong met Mitch Barns, chief executive officer of The Nielsen Company, and his group on Monday. Yang said that information data is crucial for decision making whether by governments
Big crowds expected on holiday - September 18, 2015
SHANGHAI will be the second most popular tourist destination after Beijing during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, according to a report by AutoNavi, one of China’s biggest digital
Shanghai Party chief meets German delegation - September 17, 2015
SHANGHAI Party Secretary Han Zheng met Eveline Lemke, deputy prime minister and minister of economy, climate change, energy and regional development of Rhineland-Palatinate State in Germany, on Monday. Han
US to close visa section in October for 10 days - September 17, 2015
THE consular section of the US Consulate in Shanghai will be closed from October 9-18 as it upgrades its visa application system. “The closures, which are not regular, have been planned for some time
