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5 killed as amphibian plane hits bridge in Shanghai

Five people were killed when an amphibian plane hit a bridge in Shanghai on Wednesday, a local hospital said.

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Shanghai faces future home shortage as developers vie for scarce land

Property investment growth in Shanghaislowed in the first half of this year amid intense competition among developers for new land parcels in mainland China’s commercial capital, fuelling worries about a short supply of new homes.

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8,000 schools in UK to add Chinese math system

Elizabeth Truss, then British parliamentary undersecretary of state for education andchildcare, looks on as two students demonstrate math skills in a primary school inShanghai during an exchange program in 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]

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How HK Disney made sure Shanghai Disneyland doesn’t put off Chinese visitors

​Drawing on the lessons of launching Disneylands in Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo, Walt Disney Co. has gone to great lengths to avoid cultural faux pas at its recently opened theme park in China

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"Shanghai Spirit" draws new members to join SCO

India and Pakistan are expected to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as members during its 16th meeting of the Council of Heads of state in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent on June 23-24.

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Shanghai Disney seen as nation's top future draw

The Shanghai Disney Resort, which officially opened on Thursday, is expected to surpass the Palace Museum in Beijing as the top spot for visitors in China.

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Disney: China's theme parks drive A-P growth

The theme park business in China saw its biggest event of the year on Thursday when the $5.5-billion Shanghai Disney Resort opened. It is Disney's sixth park worldwide and the largest in Asia, wowing both local and foreign tourists with exotic experiences and Chinese elements.

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First Disney resort in Chinese mainland opens in Shanghai

Shanghai Disney Resort, with its unique blend of Disney magic and Chinese culture, officially opened Thursday.

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As gates open in Shanghai, Disney already adding to $5.5 billion park

Even as gates open to the public this week, it's still building to keep customers keen.

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Shanghai international film festival opens

Shanghai rolled out red carpet Saturday evening for the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), an international event attended by hundreds of celebrities and specialists from the global film industry.

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The rise of China's shopping villages

During lean economic times in the developed West, the hunger for luxury and fashion in Asia, in particular China, has fuelled market growth beyond expectations. But China’s so-called luxury retail slowdown has taken its toll on some brands.

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Crowds take shine off Disneyland desires

Huge crowds at the highly anticipated Shanghai Disneyland, which is forecast to draw 10 million visitors annually, may discourage Shanghai residents from visiting Disney's first theme park on the Chinese mainland, a poll showed.

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Rowling has surprise for Chinese fans

J.K. Rowling, the creator of "Harry Potter," has a mysterious surprise for Chinese Potter fansas the film series will be shown during the 19th annual Shanghai International Film Festival inJune.

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Focus of Shanghai-HK connect shifts to Q3-Q4

Net capital inflows into the Shanghai stock market reached nine consecutive days last weekas offshore investors rode the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect channel to buy stocks ofcompanies whose businesses outperformed their share prices.

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3 kinds of firms partner with Shanghai Disney Resort

After six-year preparation and construction, Shanghai Disney Resort is scheduled to be inaugurated on June 16, allowing tourists from home and abroad to have a wonderful tour in Shanghai.

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Disney trial run shows kinks

Visitors can't take the souvenir balloons they purchased at Shanghai Disneyland on the metro train when they leave-that's one of the bugs discovered during the trial run of the 389.7-hectare park.

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World's largest Lego store opens in Shanghai

With a dragon, skyscrapers and other constructions made out of its colorful plastic bricks, toy maker Lego opened its largest store in Shanghai on Wednesday, seeking to entice children as well adults with its popular blocks.