Everyday China
Would you adopt a cat instead of buying one?
A cat-themed Shanghai guide includes an adoption space. Cute photos are easy; choosing a pet responsibly takes a different sort of attention.
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Can a cat exhibition teach you science?
A Shanghai exhibition mixes cat history, interactive science and a café. The best question is whether visitors learn to see the animals differently.
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Lunch delivery needs more than a drone
Meituan’s September 2026 launch report gives the service a much more specific setting: the West Bund riverside in Shanghai’s Xuhui district. It identifies…
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Would you read in a sci-fi library?
One Shanghai neighbourhood library set up a bright science-fiction-themed reading space for young people.
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Can a robot draw on a latte?
Shanghai showed robot-made coffee art in 2026. The design can be entertaining even if you do not drink coffee.
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Would you buy a snack from a robot?
A tiny Shanghai shop had a robot handing out drinks and snacks. It made an ordinary purchase into a test of what a machine can really do.
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Chinese food
A French pastry with a Shanghai address
Shanghai's butterfly cracker began with a French pastry idea and became a local bakery favourite.
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Can three ingredients make a favourite?
Shanghai's scallion oil noodles show what happens when a very short ingredient list is handled with care.
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Chinese food
How do you eat soup inside a dumpling?
Xiaolongbao are little steamed parcels with hot broth inside. There is a reason people pause before the first bite.
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What would you put in a wonton?
A Shanghai wonton can carry pork, greens and a bit of local history inside its wrapper.
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Would you try a citywide navigation game?
A Shanghai sports programme included orienteering through the city. It makes a familiar street feel different when finding your way is the challenge.
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Places & Regions
Can a skatepark change a riverfront?
Shanghai's West Bund has space for skating and other sports. The interesting question is who gets to use a city when a riverfront changes.
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