Last month,Airport Council International released a list ranking the top 20 busiest airports in the world according to total passenger traffic.Among the top 20 are China's Beijing Capital International(No.2),Hong ...Last month,Airport Council International released a list ranking the top 20 busiest airports in the world according to total passenger traffic.Among the top 20 are China's Beijing Capital International(No.2),Hong Kong International(No.8),Shanghai Pudong International(No.9)and Guangzhou Baiyun International(No.13).展开更多
"I genuinely didn't think I was going to win"Jessie J says when she's asked丄about her unprecedented victory on the Chinese talent show Singer earlier this yean"I don't think it's sunken..."I genuinely didn't think I was going to win"Jessie J says when she's asked丄about her unprecedented victory on the Chinese talent show Singer earlier this yean"I don't think it's sunken in yet."展开更多
Shanghai residents may soon be expected to pay garbage fees,thanks to a new house waste assessment system coming to the city by 2020.According to a report by Shine,a‘green account system'was first introduced in 2...Shanghai residents may soon be expected to pay garbage fees,thanks to a new house waste assessment system coming to the city by 2020.According to a report by Shine,a‘green account system'was first introduced in 2013 to encourage residents to sort their garbage by category.Nearly 4 million households have registered since,forming the basis for further improvement.展开更多
The days of carrying cash around are quickly becoming a thing of the past with the recent rise of mobile payment apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay.In 2016,mobile payment transactions in China totaled RMB650 billion,whil...The days of carrying cash around are quickly becoming a thing of the past with the recent rise of mobile payment apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay.In 2016,mobile payment transactions in China totaled RMB650 billion,while recent data suggests the country has at least 520 million mobile payment users.展开更多
The latest beverage fad in China these days?Cheese tea.Indeed,cream-topped brews are all the rage these days thanks to the explosive popularity of Hey Tea.To say Hey Tea has a cult following might be an understatement...The latest beverage fad in China these days?Cheese tea.Indeed,cream-topped brews are all the rage these days thanks to the explosive popularity of Hey Tea.To say Hey Tea has a cult following might be an understatement.In the last few months,it’s gone from a small street-side shop in Jiangmen,Guangdong to a nationwide sensation.In Shanghai,the chain’s popularity has spawned knock-offs around the city,including at least two branches of‘Hi Tea.'And just across the road from the legit Tianzifang location is‘Hey Juice,’which has numerous other locations listed on Dianping(though it’s unclear if Hey Juice was around before Hey Tea).展开更多
Did you know that China also used to have an entirely separate currency system just for foreigners?Up until the mid-1990s,Foreign Exchange Certificates(FEC),known as waihui in Chinese,were the primary form of payment ...Did you know that China also used to have an entirely separate currency system just for foreigners?Up until the mid-1990s,Foreign Exchange Certificates(FEC),known as waihui in Chinese,were the primary form of payment for laowai travelers to the Middle Kingdom.China began to issue the convertible version of renminbi to foreigners on April 1,1980.展开更多
Last month,news of a ban on certain cheese imports sent China's cheeseloving community into a collective meltdown.The un-brielievable announcement is certainly not gouda news for those who camembert life without t...Last month,news of a ban on certain cheese imports sent China's cheeseloving community into a collective meltdown.The un-brielievable announcement is certainly not gouda news for those who camembert life without their favorite dairy product.We're certainly cheesed off.展开更多
Times are a-changin for Shanghai traffic laws as the city government has kicked off a massive campaign to reduce traffic congestion.Beginning late March,Shanghai officers have issued penalties to any and all offenders...Times are a-changin for Shanghai traffic laws as the city government has kicked off a massive campaign to reduce traffic congestion.Beginning late March,Shanghai officers have issued penalties to any and all offenders of traffic regulations,with over 40,000 motorists,cyclists and pedestrians being hit with hefty fines-and we are not kidding:over the last weekend of March,officers recorded roughly 21,000 cases of illegal parking and 3,000 incidents involving pedestrians and electric scooter riders.展开更多
Earlier this month,Chinese telecom companies began sending out notices requiring real-name registration for all mobile numbers in compliance with Anti-terrorism law.And this time,they are really serious ab...Earlier this month,Chinese telecom companies began sending out notices requiring real-name registration for all mobile numbers in compliance with Anti-terrorism law.And this time,they are really serious about it.展开更多
文摘Last month,Airport Council International released a list ranking the top 20 busiest airports in the world according to total passenger traffic.Among the top 20 are China's Beijing Capital International(No.2),Hong Kong International(No.8),Shanghai Pudong International(No.9)and Guangzhou Baiyun International(No.13).
文摘"I genuinely didn't think I was going to win"Jessie J says when she's asked丄about her unprecedented victory on the Chinese talent show Singer earlier this yean"I don't think it's sunken in yet."
文摘Shanghai residents may soon be expected to pay garbage fees,thanks to a new house waste assessment system coming to the city by 2020.According to a report by Shine,a‘green account system'was first introduced in 2013 to encourage residents to sort their garbage by category.Nearly 4 million households have registered since,forming the basis for further improvement.
文摘The days of carrying cash around are quickly becoming a thing of the past with the recent rise of mobile payment apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay.In 2016,mobile payment transactions in China totaled RMB650 billion,while recent data suggests the country has at least 520 million mobile payment users.
文摘The latest beverage fad in China these days?Cheese tea.Indeed,cream-topped brews are all the rage these days thanks to the explosive popularity of Hey Tea.To say Hey Tea has a cult following might be an understatement.In the last few months,it’s gone from a small street-side shop in Jiangmen,Guangdong to a nationwide sensation.In Shanghai,the chain’s popularity has spawned knock-offs around the city,including at least two branches of‘Hi Tea.'And just across the road from the legit Tianzifang location is‘Hey Juice,’which has numerous other locations listed on Dianping(though it’s unclear if Hey Juice was around before Hey Tea).
文摘Did you know that China also used to have an entirely separate currency system just for foreigners?Up until the mid-1990s,Foreign Exchange Certificates(FEC),known as waihui in Chinese,were the primary form of payment for laowai travelers to the Middle Kingdom.China began to issue the convertible version of renminbi to foreigners on April 1,1980.
文摘Last month,news of a ban on certain cheese imports sent China's cheeseloving community into a collective meltdown.The un-brielievable announcement is certainly not gouda news for those who camembert life without their favorite dairy product.We're certainly cheesed off.
文摘Times are a-changin for Shanghai traffic laws as the city government has kicked off a massive campaign to reduce traffic congestion.Beginning late March,Shanghai officers have issued penalties to any and all offenders of traffic regulations,with over 40,000 motorists,cyclists and pedestrians being hit with hefty fines-and we are not kidding:over the last weekend of March,officers recorded roughly 21,000 cases of illegal parking and 3,000 incidents involving pedestrians and electric scooter riders.
文摘Earlier this month,Chinese telecom companies began sending out notices requiring real-name registration for all mobile numbers in compliance with Anti-terrorism law.And this time,they are really serious about it.
