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  • A Spanish heart in Shanghai: Rafa's love for tennis and the city

    A Spanish heart in Shanghai: Rafa's love for tennis and the city

    August 26, 2025

    For Rada Madrid, it's not about selling the most expensive racket, but about finding what truly works for each player.

  • Japanese farmer cultivates rice in harmony with nature

    Japanese farmer cultivates rice in harmony with nature

    August 25, 2025

    Japanese agricultural expert Kenichi Ishizuki brought eco-friendly farming techniques to Chongming, showcasing a sustainable model where farming and nature thrive together.

  • Sailing towards a greener future

    Sailing towards a greener future

    August 25, 2025

    "Our environment as a natural resource is just as important as gold or silver, as economic wealth," said Martin Shen, a healthcare entrepreneur from Australia.

  • British vlogger's China journey: Capturing beauty, building bridges

    British vlogger's China journey: Capturing beauty, building bridges

    August 22, 2025

    Adam Mcilmoyle has embarked on countless journeys across China, capturing the country's richly diverse landscapes and cultures through his lens.

  • Transforming future with bamboo

    Transforming future with bamboo

    August 21, 2025

    From projects like Shanghai Library East to the Euro Campus in Yangpu, Eric Rupert promoting Chinese bamboo as a green material for sustainable cities — and taking it global.

  • US water expert takes pride in thriving Lin-gang Special Area

    US water expert takes pride in thriving Lin-gang Special Area

    August 20, 2025

    Bruce E Rittmann, a US National Academy of Engineering member, has played a pivotal role in the green development of Lin-gang Special Area.

  • German bird-lover finds unexpected calling in Shanghai

    German bird-lover finds unexpected calling in Shanghai

    August 18, 2025

    German bird-lover Kai Pflug has dedicated more than a decade to capturing Shanghai's bird life through his lens.

  • Discover Jing'an: Marco Frank's story

    Discover Jing'an: Marco Frank's story

    August 04, 2025

    Leisurely rides along Suzhou Creek, immersive tea culture experiences, a convenient 15-minute life circle — discover why Marco Frank, TUV SUD's Battery Technology Manager, loves Jing'an!

  • New book sheds light on forgotten WWII hero

    New book sheds light on forgotten WWII hero

    July 18, 2025

    Jacquinot: The Forgotten Hero brings to life the story of Robert Jacquinot de Besange — a French Jesuit missionary who saved hundreds of thousands of refugees in Shanghai during WWII.

  • From Olympic gold to classrooms: UK sprinter's new chapter of life in Shanghai

    From Olympic gold to classrooms: UK sprinter's new chapter of life in Shanghai

    June 30, 2025

    What if your PE teacher was an Olympic champion — well, for the students at the British International School Shanghai (BISS), that's their daily reality.

Editor's Pick

  • Q&A on China's new safety standard for electric bicycles

    Q&A on China's new safety standard for electric bicycles

  • Guarding against the flu: Prevention and treatment

    Guarding against the flu: Prevention and treatment

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