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Rebel Red Biker Aesthetic

Societal upheaval takes no prisoners. For our petrol-chugging, two-wheeled friends, this means the roadside shacks that offer little more than pool tables under a haze of smoke are also a thing of the past. No; nowadays, the discerning biker...

Simple, Yet Satisfying

It is no secret that when it comes to foreign food options, Shanghai is always two steps ahead of Nanjing. There is an upside to this situation; Shanghai weeds out the weakest of the bunch while it sends us...

The Flight to Glo Now Boarding

There is a nice little piece of urban legend, an apocryphal story if you will, surrounding the opening of the “British” restaurant Glo in Xinjiekou’s latest icon, the House of Fraser Store. It is supposed that...

The Well-Known Secret (of Zaika)

The first time I heard of Zaika, my friend acted like he was letting me in on a secret. He mentioned in hushed tones how it was hidden down an alley and how it would periodically have an (ever...

Shanghai Lu Keeps Ticking

Where not-so-long-ago was La Villa, now stands Clockwork, another addition to the beer bar revolution. With its industrial look, Clockwork sells itself as the epitome of Chinese trends. Drinkers are greeted with English quotes glowing in...

Where East Asia Meets West Africa

There has always been a push in the expat cuisine scene for restaurants to market their food as authentic. Of course, this type of marketing all too often leads to disappointment. Occasionally, however, it leads to...

The Cocktail Bar with the Incense

When it comes to choosing a spot for dinner with friends, the conversation usually goes something like, “Do you fancy going to the soup place, or tudou niurou? Or how about dumplings; cheap dumplings, or greasy dumplings? No? What...

@ the Tapa the Food Chain; Brownstone Lounge and Bar

As the weather gets colder, we are moving into the time of year where we long for nice, cozy places to relax and unwind. Brownstone, an upscale bar and tapas restaurant located at the base of Zifeng Tower, offers...

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Nanjing Could Put Canberra on a New Flight Path to China

Travellers between China and Australia may soon have another part way across the Pacific. Nanjing has emerged as the...

China’s Fertility Insurance Turns Costly IVF Bills into Real Babies

Since 1 January 2025, couples pursuing fertility treatment across China have walked into a rather different kind of appointment....

Shanghai’s 21 Year Metro Fare Freeze Finally Faces a Hearing

Commuters across Shanghai are to see a fare structure tested for the first time in over two decades. On...

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