Shanghai News – Shanghai – That’s Shanghai

Photographer Kyle Obermann Wins the WildChina 2017 Explorer Grant

We catch up with the photographer and conservationist to find out more about his upcoming grant-winning project in the Hengduan Tibetan region.

by Dominique Wong, 07 June 2017

Book Review: Zhang Lijia's Lotus

Zhang Lijia's Lotus shines through the dark.

by Dominique Wong, 25 April 2017

Book Review: Once Upon a Time in the East

A memoir of growing up (and out) of China by Chinese-British writer and filmmaker Xiaolu Guoof.

by Dominique Wong, 13 March 2017

Photographer Scales Great Heights to Protect China's Environment

Adventure photographer Kyle Obermann has spent the past year traversing China's mountains and valleys to promote environmental awareness.

by Dominique Wong, 22 January 2017

The Battle Between Ride-Share Heavyweights Spills onto the Streets

A battle is taking place on our very streets – where a game of sabotage and subterfuge is playing out between riders, vandals and parking officers.

by Dominique Wong, 16 January 2017

Meet the Devoted Superfans of China's Biggest Boyband

Since the band's debut in 2013, the boys have been singing, dancing, rapping and even beatboxing their way into Chinese hearts.

by Dominique Wong, 18 December 2016

A Portrait of China's Left-Behind Children

China's rapid economic development has seen millions of parents move from rural villages to big cities and choosing to leave their children back home.

by Dominique Wong, 13 November 2016

A Brief Guide to Chinese Internet Slang

Online slang is not only a means to simplify and update the Chinese language, but also a natural and fun way to respond to current events on social media.

by Dominique Wong, 06 November 2016