Xu Qing

Deputy Digital Media Center Director
Badminton craze sweeps China. Can it last as new sports emerge and birth rates drop? - China In Focus News
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Badminton craze sweeps China. Can it last as new sports emerge and birth rates drop?

Badminton is now the nation's second most popular sport, lauded as a way to keep fit and make friends.
A touch of class – saying ni hao instead of 'hello' - China In Focus News
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A touch of class – saying ni hao instead of 'hello'

Chinese language teacher combines linguistic education with appreciation of cultural diversity.
Getting into the driver's seat is easy, getting a license is rigorous - China In Focus News
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Getting into the driver's seat is easy, getting a license is rigorous

A driving school in Minhang District provides lessons in English for expats. Even with the language barrier overcome, it's no cakewalk.
Feeling fit: a shop that suits customers to a T – as in Tina - China In Focus News
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Feeling fit: a shop that suits customers to a T – as in Tina

A fabric market in Huangpu District is a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike looking for handmade garments.
A cut above the rest: Local hairdresser specializes in expat coiffures - China In Focus News
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A cut above the rest: Local hairdresser specializes in expat coiffures

The Martin & Jin salon is a favorite with foreigners living in Shanghai because it understands that not every strand of hair in the world is the same.
Welcome Mats for Expats: Shanghai and me - China In Focus News
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Welcome Mats for Expats: Shanghai and me

Expatriates share how they have integrated into their new communities with the assistance of locals.
Mortgage terms eased to attract homebuyers and stanch a housing slump - China In Focus News
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Mortgage terms eased to attract homebuyers and stanch a housing slump

Shanghai and Beijing broaden definition of "first-time homebuyers," giving more people access to lower down payments and mortgage interest rates.
Livestreamers seeking online fame overwhelm quiet city venues - China In Focus News
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Livestreamers seeking online fame overwhelm quiet city venues

A picturesque road, a park full of cherry blossoms. What's all that noise and ruckus disturbing the scene?
Raccoon dogs: Neither raccoon nor dog but plentiful in Shanghai - China In Focus News
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Raccoon dogs: Neither raccoon nor dog but plentiful in Shanghai

A frequently seen mammal in Shanghai, the raccoon dog, named for its mask-like face markings, is neither related to raccoons nor dogs; in fact it is most closely related to foxes.
Chinese tourism industry ready to soar again - China Nation News
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Chinese tourism industry ready to soar again

The reopening has triggered a wave of overseas travel and further reignited industry players' confidence.
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