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Everyone has a story to tell.

Vegetarian food? An Indian mosaic artist finds everything she wants in the city - China In Focus News

Vegetarian food? An Indian mosaic artist finds everything she wants in the city

Suchita Mahajan and her family have been living in Shanghai for 13 years, and they love the convenience, the safety and the endless opportunities.

The destiny of linguistic namesakes? A Canadian expat embraces China - China In Focus News

The destiny of linguistic namesakes? A Canadian expat embraces China

Shanghai-based businessman David Nagy turned an early fascination with China into a 30-year love affair with his second home.

2025-04-23 09:00 0

A revered kung fu master may be Italian in roots, but he's Chinese in heart - China In Focus News

A revered kung fu master may be Italian in roots, but he's Chinese in heart

Kleber Battaglia runs a martial arts school in Shanghai, passing on his 36 years of experience to younger generations.

2025-04-22 09:00 0

Canadian artist captivated by 'cosmopolitan energy' of Shanghai - China In Focus News

Canadian artist captivated by 'cosmopolitan energy' of Shanghai

Samuel Porteous, an author and illustrator who first came to China in 2001, weaves Old Shanghai and a melding of East and West into his works.

2025-04-21 09:00 0

A German expat with a zest for badminton, cooking and community service - China In Focus News

A German expat with a zest for badminton, cooking and community service

Businessman and sports enthusiast Lothar Sysk has embraced Shanghai, where he started a namesake badminton cup competition.

2024-08-03 16:22 0

Laughter is the best medicine. So who's putting a smile on our faces? - China In Focus News

Laughter is the best medicine. So who's putting a smile on our faces?

A South African stand-up comedian is becoming popular on the Shanghai club scene: "I always wanted to make people laugh."

2024-07-16 13:54 0

American block print artist captures the essence of Shanghai neighborhoods - China In Focus News

American block print artist captures the essence of Shanghai neighborhoods

Nicholas Brown roams the city taking photos to create black-and-white linocut prints that combine architectural features with scenes of local life.

2024-06-06 14:10 0