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Better get set for warm and wet - August 20, 2015
THE outlook for the coming days is warm and wet, as a bank of clouds pushed by a looming typhoon makes its way towards the city. Today will likely start dry, though there is a chance of showers in the
High-tech kiosks make book fair debut - August 20, 2015
A NEW, high-tech style newspaper kiosk went on show to the public for the first time yesterday at this year’s Shanghai Book Fair. The design is fitted with LED screens, which people can use to digitally
Shanghai and Taipei mayors talk closer ties - August 19, 2015
SHANGHAI Mayor Yang Xiong met his Taipei counterpart Ko Wen-je and his delegation yesterday and welcomed them to attend this year's Shanghai-Taipei Forum. Yang said the two cities have enjoyed long-term
Shanghai man, 38, killed in Bangkok - August 19, 2015
A FRIEND and traveling companion of the Shanghai man killed in the Bangkok blast on Monday evening yesterday spoke of the “chaos” caused by the deadly explosion, according to a report by xinmin.cn. Six
App developers target transport - August 18, 2015
APP developers are being invited to use their skills to improve the management of the city’s public transport. The Shanghai Commission of Economy and Information Technology yesterday launched the Shanghai
Crayfish restaurant told to close pending ‘food poisoning’ probe - August 18, 2015
A CRAYFISH restaurant in Yangpu District has been ordered to close pending an investigation into an alleged outbreak of food poisoning. The eatery is one of 11 in the city operating under the Zheng Wen
Big crowds and damage at show - August 17, 2015
CROWD control measures have been introduced at the Shanghai International Science and Art Exhibition, as the event has attracted more visitors than expected, Shanghai Television reported yesterday. Organizers
City checks follow Tianjin explosions - August 17, 2015
SHANGHAI has launched widespread work safety inspections in the wake of massive explosions in a warehouse in north China’s Tianjin last Wednesday. Yesterday, the death toll from the blasts reached 112,
Pediatric 3D printing unit opens - August 14, 2015
CHINA’S first pediatric 3D digital medical research unit opened yesterday at the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center. Doctors can use 3D printed replicas of young patients’ organs and tissue to help diagnose
Park’s safety pledge after tigers kill bear - August 14, 2015
SHANGHAI Wildlife Park pledged yesterday to improve security after a young bear was torn to pieces by tigers. Horrified visitors saw the 3-year-old Asiatic black bear — also called the moon bear — stray
