Retailers and restaurants in Shanghai saw surging sales during the Spring Festival holiday as many people stayed put to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
China's retail coffee market is witnessing robust growth in terms of financing and sales, thanks to the growing demand for instant coffee products due to the large number of people working from home and reduced in-store coffee consumption, experts said.
While some people might view breakfast as optional, most Shanghainese, despite living in arguably the most fast-paced city in China, won't be caught skipping this meal no matter how busy they are.
It may be an oxymoron but it still rings true, especially these days. More people are realizing the benefits of "less is more" after cutting their life down to the bare necessities.
From Chinese burgers to ice cream doused in chili oil, US fast-food giants are infusing their offerings with a Chinese flair. McDonald's and KFC have long localized their menus to appeal to the Chinese palate, but their latest takes on traditional dishes and ingredients seem to be causing quite a buzz, and not always the good kind.
"In 2020, the most important thing is not what you've already lost, nor what you've yet to achieve, but rather what you have now. Let go of the past, and laugh for the rest of your life."
In the past, the imported cosmetics shelves in Japan's department stores were usually dominated by South Korean cosmetics. As "Chiborg boom"-Chinese-style makeup becomes popular on social media, Chinese cosmetics start to make inroads in Japan.
Chinese-born writer and editor Hu Lanbo met her husband Carlo in 1989 during her three-month, 22,000-kilometer journey from her home city of Harbin in Northeast China to Europe.
The Waibaidu Bridge, also known as the Garden Bridge, is located at the confluence of Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River.
The banks of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek are being transformed from dull industrial zones into colorful leisure areas.
Shop sells games and gadgets to members of the older population with a sense of fun.