It pays to be aware
In recent years, China has eased its employment policies to attract the best brains from overseas. No matter when you choose to get a Chinese work visa, knowing the application process can always be helpful. Metropolitan pulled together some tips on how to avoid snafus when applying for a Chinese work visa.
Foreigners in Shanghai share opinions about cross-cultural relationships
Indeed, those who are married to someone with a different cultural background know that such relationships are particularly challenging.
Public security issues CIIE safety requirements
Authorities will strengthen security checks at local metro stations. Checks on buses and at long-distance bus terminals will also be enhanced with reinforced personnel and technologies.
Lifelong Learning workshop in Shanghai
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) launched a new capacity-building workshop for lifelong learning-oriented education at Shanghai Open University on Monday, thepaper.cn reported.
Shanghai will soon have better English proficiency than Paris
In France, learning English is never “a la mode.” If your future job requires using English, then there will be related English-language training in higher education. Otherwise, people here just ...
Bright lights and the big city
With bright and colorful lights on landmark buildings and illuminated clouds in the sky, Lujiazui and the Bund both attract many tourists.
Specialty parking spaces
The city has constructed, upgraded or requisitioned 16 parking lots near the venue to facilitate the China International Import Expo (CIIE) from November 5 to 10.
20th anniversary of China Shanghai International Arts Festival
Over the past 20 years, more than 40,000 artists and 700 art organizations from over 70 different countries and regions have performed 1,034 plays in Shanghai, attracting nearly 4.65 million ...
CIIE service center opens at Hongqiao airport
Visitors can learn information about local transportation, accommodations, catering and CIIE at the center.
Local authorities issue tourism routes for expo
Suzhou of Jiangsu Province and Hangzhou of Zhejiang Province will be the most popular cities.
Shanghai matchmaking event should not have age restrictions
However, if someone is rejected by such large-scale matchmaking events simply due to their age, they will lose confidence in the institution of marriage.
Dog will hunt
A man trains a dog at the 17th annual French Week on Sunday. The week-long event, held at Yandang Road of Huangpu district, came to an end on Sunday. Special ...
Picture this...
A little girl sitting on her dad's shoulders takes photos of fruit on a tree during a walking race held in Luojing town of Boshan district Sunday. More than 3,000 ...
Eighty-year-old Yangpu Library reopens following lengthy renovations
The 80-year-old building, located at 128 Hengren Road , once served as the former Shanghai Library during the 1930s. Designed by the then-famous architect Dong Dayou, the library was partly ...
Chinese and Norwegian experts discuss green solutions for Arctic development
How can humans maintain a balance between sustainable use and prudent conservation of the Arctic?
Citizens show talent at cultural heritage display
In front of a Huangpu district display area, an 8-year-old girl named Jin Youqi made colorful paper cuttings, including patterns of Chinese Zodiacs, butterflies and portraits.
Group visitors allowed at international import expo
To provide a better exhibition experience, the expo will only allow in group visitors on November 9 and 10 due to traffic and safety concerns and venue capacity.
Half an iron man
A female athlete embraces a child and a friend at the IRONMAN 70.3 Shanghai on Sunday. The event, also known as a “half ironman,” was held at the city's Chongming ...
Volunteering offers students academic and career hints
For college students who will serve at CIIE next month, I would suggest to them that they take this rare and important opportunity to do more than just volunteering.