‘Quality not quantity’

Despite China’s GDP propelling it to the second largest economy in the world, some cities across the nation are choosing to drop GDP as an indicator of success, instead using quality of life as a…

Comic’s costly club no laughing matter

Liulaogeng Guildhall at Qianmen Dajie on Monday. Photo: Guo Yingguang/GT Zhao Benshan, a Chinese TV celebrity, has been accused of damaging protected heritage buildings. Zhao’s Benshan Media Group is the operator of an exclusive club…

‘Miracle survivor’ arrives in city

Xiang Weiyi is carried by her grandmother as she arrives at Xinhua Hospital on Monday, where she will receive more medical attention from local doctors. Photo: Xinhua Known as the “miracle survivor” of the fatal…

Man confesses to ex-wife’s brutal murder

A man, who confessed to the gruesome murder of his ex-wife in Baoshan district last month, was detained Saturday evening, after remaining at large for 37 days, Shanghai police said on Monday. After he was…