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Suffering summertime - when children face health hazards

By Han Jing | Jun 26, 2009

on Shanghai Children's Hospital A...

AS the sultry plum season warns of summer heat to come, hospitals are preparing for one of their busiest periods. From June onwards children will start pouring into accident and em...

Where the city finds peace and breathes

By Han Jing | Jun 19, 2009 | on Jing'an Sculpture Park, Xiangy...

PARKS seemed to be a never-ending source of fun when we were young. Childhood memories revolved around these carnival paradises with seesaws and merry-go-rounds. It was a delightfu...

Shanghai summer drinks

By Kat Jiang | Jun 12, 2009 | on Palace Desserts, Spicy Joint (...

TRADITIONAL Shanghai beverages for summer cool you down, perk you up, boost your health and taste good, too. Sour plum drink is famous, so are mung bean soup, barley tea and salt s...

Mapping literary Shanghai

By Han Jing | May 15, 2009 | on Colorful cafe, Eileen Chang's ...

LITERARY Shanghai was a place of ferment in the 1920s and 30s, and many great writers left their mark throughout the years. Han Jing walks in the footsteps of Lu Xun, Ba Jin, Eilee...

Going retro in metro Shanghai

By Han Jing | Apr 24, 2009 |

AUDREY Hepburn-style skinny trousers are very "in" these days and you just might find them in a vintage shop in Shanghai. Ditto for Chanel suits and Italian handbags. Han Jing expl...

Time to step out in springtime

By Kat Jiang | Apr 17, 2009 |

SHANGHAI is a large city with an intriguing history. And some of its best stories are just a stroll away. Kat Jiang puts on her walking shoes to explore In this sunny springtime, i...

Living well with trendy vintage decor

By Han Jing | Apr 10, 2009 | on Massenet Garden a heritage del...

DECORATE your home or flat with deco, European rustic or old Shanghai vintage furnishings and accent notes. Han Jing checks out the home decor scene and tells you where to find tha...

Shanghai is in flower

By Kat Jiang | Apr 3, 2009 | on Guyi Garden (Garden of Ancient...

THIS is peak-viewing season for clouds of cherry blossoms and a heady bouquet of other flowers citywide. Take in the annual flower show, adopt an ancient peony tree or trip out on ...

'When practicing Wing Chun, you always regard yourself as the weaker side'

By Han Jing | Mar 27, 2009 | on Longwu Kung Fu Center, Wing Ch...

LEARNING Chinese martial arts or wushu is a popular way for expats to learn about Chinese culture, opening a window onto traditional wisdom. Many expats in stressful Shanghai say i...

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