Shanghai (Chinese: 上海; pinyin: Shànghǎi (help·info); Wu (Long-short): Zånhae; Shanghainese (IPA): [zɑ̃'he]), situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China, is the largest city of the People's Republic of China and the eighth largest in the world. Widely regarded as the citadel of China's modern economy, the city also serves as one of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China. Administratively, Shanghai is a municipality of the People's Republic of China that has province-level status. Shanghai is also one of the world's busiest ports, and became the largest cargo port in the world in 2005. Read more at Wikipedia


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Asia Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Statements

Posted on 2013-05-21 05:18:00 from ABC News

...stabilization of growth in factory output. "I think the market has already turned more cautious," said Linus Yip, strategist at First Shanghai Securities in Hong Kong. "I don't think it will add much more impact to the market overall." Among individual stocks,...

India,China to cooperate on Afghanistan despite Pakistan role

Posted on 2013-05-21 04:45:00 from Samaylive

...keeping a cool head toward China. They hope to cooperate with China through the framework of regional institutions such as BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation," it said. On recent the border...

UPDATE 1-China insurer PICC P&C plans $938 mln rights offer

Posted on 2013-05-21 04:42:00 from Reuters

...34.9 percent market share of China's P&C insurance market by premium, said late on Monday it plans a rights issue shares in Shanghai and Hong Kong. It is offering 930 million shares in Shanghai's domestic currency A-share market at 4.3 yuan ($0.70) per share...

Nifty rangebound; Coal India, Bank of Baroda, BHEL gain

Posted on 2013-05-21 04:30:00 from Economic Times

...225 was 0.14 per cent lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.50 per cent, South Korea's Kospi slipped 0.21 per cent and China's Shanghai Composite declined 0.15 per cent. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.12 per cent, the Standard & Poor's...

Hong Kong shares nudged off 3-1/2-month high, China slips

Posted on 2013-05-21 04:29:00 from Reuters

...the plenum," Wang added. Shares of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) fell 2 percent in Hong Kong and 0.2 percent in Shanghai after Goldman Sachs ended a seven-year investment in the country's largest lender. The magnitude of ICBC's loss in Hong...

UPDATE 3-Goldman exits China's ICBC, 7 years and billions later

Posted on 2013-05-21 04:09:00 from Reuters

...into Chinese banks shortly after Goldman's deal, as Beijing prepared to float its major financial institutions on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges. Goldman began to sell its ICBC stake in 2009. The New York bank, like other foreign financial groups,...

Iron fist on listed firms heartens investors

Posted on 2013-05-21 03:39:00 from China Daily

...pursuing a clean and equitable market environment. Partly due to the positive sentiment on the market, Chinese shares closed higher Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.75 percent to end at 2,299.99, the highest level since March 27....

United restarts 787 flights after grounding

Posted on 2013-05-21 03:38:00 from Business Today

...flying June 10 with new Denver-to-Tokyo service as well as temporary Houston-to-London flights. It's adding flights to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Lagos, Nigeria, in August. Those long international flights are the main reason the 787 exists. Its medium size and...

Contemplating ING US (VOYA)

Posted on 2013-05-21 03:37:00 from Wall Street Oasis

...students and young professionals advance in their Finance careers, whether that be... I'm currently a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai, China. Academically, I graduated from a target school majoring in Economics and Chinese. I also spent my time at college...

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Top 5 Cool Cars We Don't Get from the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show

Posted on 2013-05-19 10:22:00 from 5min Videos

These cars featured at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show are not necessarily the best, but they are cool. Nathan gets to wander the show and speculate as to which vehicle(s) might be interesting for North American consumption. Not only that, but he gets to see vehicles that China gets that, for some reason, we don't.

Fraser-Pryce Enjoys Shanghai Diamond Victory, but Misery For Injured Jeter

Posted on 2013-05-19 01:17:00 from 5min Videos

Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said she was pleased with her performance as she set the fastest time of the year to win the women's 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting on Saturday (May 18) in Shanghai. Olympic champion Fraser-Pryce clocked 10.93 seconds, edging ahead of Nigerian Blessing Okagbare, who was second on 11 seconds.

South Korea Dominant in Archery World Cup

Posted on 2013-05-20 16:47:00 from Atlanta Journal Constitution Videos

South Korea confirmed their supremacy at the Shanghai World Cup in China on Sunday (19th May) with wins in two individual finals

South Korea Dominant in Archery World Cup

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:21:00 from 5min Videos

South Korea confirmed their supremacy at the Shanghai World Cup in China on Sunday (19th May) with wins in two individual finals

Jon Stewart - the New Voice of America in China?

Posted on 2013-05-20 07:51:00 from 5min Videos

The new Voice of America for young Chinese. Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up a lot of fans in China. His gloves-off political satire is refreshing in a country where that's a rarity. Especially when it's directed against their own leaders. Mao Moyu, a student of journalism in Shanghai, got hooked over four years ago.

Protests in Shanghai against pollution

Posted on 2013-05-11 16:55:00 from Euronews Videos

Protests in Shanghai against pollution http://www.euronews.com/ Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Shanghai to protest against plans to open a lithium battery factory in the city. There is... From: Euronews Views: 24 1 ratings Time: 00:53 More in News & Politics

Shanghai Shenhua Suffer 3-0 Defeat

Posted on 2013-05-10 19:41:00 from 5min Videos

Shanghai Shenhua experienced its first lost of this season in the Chinese Super league after a 0-3 defeat to defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Friday at Hongkou Stadium, Shanghai.

Isinbayeva Undecided About Her Future

Posted on 2013-05-16 13:45:00 from 5min Videos

Pole vault world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva said on Thursday (May 16) she feels better than ever ahead of her first appearance of the season at the Saturday's (May 18) Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, China. The flamboyant Russian was virtually unbeatable in the pole vault after setting her first world record in 2003 but has struggled to maintain her dominance since the 2009 world championships.

Kirani James Not Obsessed With World Record

Posted on 2013-05-16 13:58:00 from 5min Videos

World and Olympic 400 metres champion Kirani James said that he is just focusing on being consistent and not worrying about breaking the world record. James is in Shanghai, China for the second event of the Diamond League series on Saturday (May 18) as he prepares to defend his world title at the World Championships in Moscow, Russia in August.

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The Apple logo on a window in Shanghai, China. - Published on 2013-05-20 19:56:00 by AZ Central.com

The Apple logo on a window in Shanghai, China.

Published by AZ Central.com on 2013-05-20 19:56:00

The building housing “Unit 61398” of the People’s Liberation Army on the outskirts of Shanghai. Cyberattacks have been traced to the unit, according to Mandiant Corp., a U.S. security firm. - Published on 2013-05-20 12:00:00 by U.S. News & World Report

The building housing “Unit 61398” of the People’s Liberation Army on the outskirts of Shanghai. Cyberattacks have been traced to the unit, according to Mandiant Corp., a U.S. security firm.

Published by U.S. News & World Report on 2013-05-20 12:00:00

4G services, which provide mobile users with internet access up to 50 times faster than the current 3G network, will be launched in Shanghai next month when the China Mobile company begins large-scale trials. - Published on 2013-05-20 08:40:00 by Times of India

4G services, which provide mobile users with internet access up to 50 times faster than the current 3G network, will be launched in Shanghai next month when the China Mobile company begins large-scale trials.

Published by Times of India on 2013-05-20 08:40:00

In this picture taken on January 11, 2011 students attend class at the Jing'an Education College Affiliated School in Shanghai. - Published on 2013-05-20 08:18:00 by U.S. News & World Report

In this picture taken on January 11, 2011 students attend class at the Jing'an Education College Affiliated School in Shanghai.

Published by U.S. News & World Report on 2013-05-20 08:18:00

A customer looks at water heaters at a Haier store in Shanghai. - Published on 2013-05-20 02:03:00 by Rediff

A customer looks at water heaters at a Haier store in Shanghai.

Published by Rediff on 2013-05-20 02:03:00

Shipping Services to Shanghai from USA - Published on 2013-05-20 01:41:00 by PRWeb

Shipping Services to Shanghai from USA

Published by PRWeb on 2013-05-20 01:41:00

Wealthy Chinese used to stop over in Hong Kong for a few days to pick up a Louis Vuitton bag or a wristwatch for up to 40% less than in Beijing or Shanghai. - Published on 2013-05-19 18:41:00 by Economic Times

Wealthy Chinese used to stop over in Hong Kong for a few days to pick up a Louis Vuitton bag or a wristwatch for up to 40% less than in Beijing or Shanghai.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-05-19 18:41:00

Nick Willis of New Zealand falls during the men's 1500m race at the IAAF Diamond League Athletics meet in Shanghai. (Source: Reuters) - Published on 2013-05-18 18:17:00 by TVNZ

Nick Willis of New Zealand falls during the men's 1500m race at the IAAF Diamond League Athletics meet in Shanghai. (Source: Reuters)

Published by TVNZ on 2013-05-18 18:17:00

Shanghai woe: Greg Rutherford, seen here competing during the Olympics, could only manage third place in today's Diamond League meeting - Published on 2013-05-18 15:33:00 by Daily Mail - UK

Shanghai woe: Greg Rutherford, seen here competing during the Olympics, could only manage third place in today's Diamond League meeting

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-05-18 15:33:00

India women win bronze in archery World Cup in Shanghai - Published on 2013-05-18 10:06:00 by Zee News

India women win bronze in archery World Cup in Shanghai

Published by Zee News on 2013-05-18 10:06:00

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in Students to Advise Chinese Enterprises As Part of Unique MBA
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But today the problem in China is not the corporate sector. Actually the A-share market is like a casino...

in Overpriced IPOs spell longer-term misery for A share investors
SCMP - 2013-05-20 07:03:00

There is something wrong with the corporate sector or there is something wrong with the investors. Of course investors will never admit there’s something wrong with them. So the assumption is there must be something wrong with the corporate sector...

in Overpriced IPOs spell longer-term misery for A share investors
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