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Instant coffee gets huge sales boost in China

2021-02-17 10:40

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.

Breakfast gone digital

2021-02-17 09:36

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.

The simple life

2021-02-10 08:03

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.

Spring Festival concert

2021-02-04 14:18

Yay or nay? US fast-food giants now offer Chinese regional food

2021-01-28 16:47

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.

Despite tough year, guesthouse still in business

2021-01-28 08:45

"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."

'Chiborg boom' becoming a fad in Japan

2021-01-23 10:15

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.

One pandemic, two cultures

2021-01-23 10:00

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.

Waterside wonders

2021-01-22 10:57

The Waibaidu Bridge, also known as the Garden Bridge, is located at the confluence of Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River.

Reviving the riverside

2021-01-22 07:59

The banks of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek are being transformed from dull industrial zones into colorful leisure areas.

Toying with an idea for the elderly

2021-01-21 07:27

Shop sells games and gadgets to members of the older population with a sense of fun.

SHCAT to roar back to life in 2021

2021-01-15 10:36

The Shanghai Children's Art Theater plans to present 31 productions this year, which marks its seventh performance season, the theater announced on Jan 5.

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