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Shanghai 2116: A City Underwater

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

An artistic project paints a future for a metropolis that could be largely submerged within 100 years — and offers some solutions.

Without Young Embroiderers, Artisanal Craft’s Future Remains Frayed

With dwindling government contracts and little interest from potential apprentices, Shanghai’s once-thriving embroidery workshops are struggling to keep their doors open.

Rock Climbers Reach Out to Locals Left Hanging by Tourism

Long known as China’s climbing hub, Yangshuo is only now beginning to heal the rift between the sport and the native residents.

How a Shanghai Exhibition Wrestled With Our Digital Future

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

A recent city-center art show exposed the fading relevance of brick-and-mortar display.

Operator of Pirate Servers for ‘Mir 2’ Sentenced to Jail

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

A ‘model case’ in Shanghai made an example of mobile gaming server pirates who violate intellectual property copyrights.

Shanghai’s Maturing Art Market Shelters Galleries From the Storm

Amid a global economic downturn, China’s burgeoning contemporary art scene shows confidence in local talent.

Fixed-Gear Bike Shop Liable in Downhill Cycling Death

Trendy ‘fixie’ bicycles violate road safety and product quality regulations, says Chinese court.

Late-Bloomer Whistles His Way to Football Glory

Grassroots referees stand on the sidelines of China’s soccer superpower dreams.

China’s Booming Marathon Industry Leaves Kenyan Runner Hanging

A growing race calendar offers easy profits for professional race chasers, but unpaid checks suggest teething problems remain.

We Won’t Punish You for Not Giving Blood, Officials Clarify

Explanation issued after officials implied that blood donation would factor into civil assessments.

All Aboard the Panda Express, China’s Latest Transit Innovation

Some cities express interest in monorail train project, but net users are not impressed by its slow top speed.

Big News Fills Baidu’s Top Search Terms of 2016

As the end of the year nears, the Chinese internet company releases its most popular queries of the past 12 months.