Wang Yong

Chief Opinion Writer
Special carriage keeps the peace on a long journey - China Opinion
Opinion

Special carriage keeps the peace on a long journey

The noisy behavior of children on trains is often a major headache for other passengers when migrant workers return after the holiday with their families, but there's a solution.
A 'bridge' between modern technology and traditional culture - China In Focus News
In Focus

A 'bridge' between modern technology and traditional culture

A symbiotic relationship between modern technological development and historic preservation is being formed and reinforced in Jinze, an ancient watertown in western Shanghai.
A rural-urban continuum that better defines the path to sustainable growth - China In Focus News
In Focus

A rural-urban continuum that better defines the path to sustainable growth

An accessible countryside, made possible by rural infrastructural improvement based on environmentally conscious designs, is a boon for both city dwellers and rural residents.
From persuasion to penalty: Pouring cold water on outdoor smoking - China Opinion
Opinion

From persuasion to penalty: Pouring cold water on outdoor smoking

An effective control of outdoor smoking, a major initiative in Shanghai, ultimately requires the multi-dimensional efforts of society, and also depends on people's conscience.
A rambling route, a well-preserved landscape and a rural revival - China In Focus News
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A rambling route, a well-preserved landscape and a rural revival

It need not take a big crowd of urban visitors in cars to revive a rural region; an accessible rural rambling route plus a well-preserved rural landscape and community will do it.
Embracing integrated growth of city and countryside across different regions - China In Focus News
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Embracing integrated growth of city and countryside across different regions

Xiangfudang Lake in Zhejiang and Dongshe Village in Shanghai represent a new type of city development, which carefully combines business districts and rural landscapes.
Emulating the can-do spirit of senior exercisers for a healthy way of life - China In Focus News
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Emulating the can-do spirit of senior exercisers for a healthy way of life

Scenes of seniors exercising in local parks abound across China, and their persistence shows how courageous and confident they are in squaring up to old age that many of us fear.
Short videos are trendy, but written reports tell the whole story better - China Opinion
Opinion

Short videos are trendy, but written reports tell the whole story better

Deng Jianguo of the School of Journalism at Fudan University shares his experience and opinions regarding China's media development, especially that in Shanghai.
Ancient texts reveal wisdom of plant-based diet - China Opinion
Opinion

Ancient texts reveal wisdom of plant-based diet

"China may be known for its love of meat, but for some gourmands, vegetarian cooking was the highest culinary art."
Where relocated residents enjoy the best of both worlds - China In Focus News
In Focus

Where relocated residents enjoy the best of both worlds

Renovation of old residential areas has been high on Shanghai's agenda and the current relocation of dwellers in Qingpu District is a good example of low-carbon urban regeneration.
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