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Resolution on professional ethics will establish standards for Chinese entertainment industry

The China Federation of Literary and Art Circles published a resolution on professional ethics for China's literary and art industry on Tuesday, emphasizing the need to avoid misconduct like tax evasion, gambling and using drugs, to build a healthy entertainment industry. The federation also selected 44 outstanding figures as role models.To get more latest entertainment news, you can visit shine news official website.

The resolution listed several types of misconduct in the entertainment industry that should be avoided.Literary and art workers should resolutely resist committing illegal acts such as tax evasion, soliciting prostitutes, gambling and abusing drugs, and oppose pompous exhibition of wealth and comparing luxury items with others, the resolution noted.

It also requested the promotion of brilliant Chinese traditional culture and asked not to follow overseas trends blindly. The resolution also advocated the creation of film and TV works about realistic themes that praise a positive spirit. This trend of productions that tell stories grounded in reality has been felt by industry insiders.

Chinese director Teng Huatao, well known for his realistic TV dramas, told the Global Times on Wednesday that this trend shows how the creative capabilities of people in Chinese literary and artistic fields are growing stronger."Resolutely resist plagiarism and making low-quality works and oppose only focusing on box office revenue and gaining attention," the resolution added.

The resolution is most likely a response to scandals in the industry in recent years, as several entertainers have been strongly condemned or punished by the law because of misconduct cases that the resolution outlined.

Tax evasion is one of the most rampant problems in the Chinese entertainment industry as was the case of Chinese actor Deng Lun, who was recently punished for tax evasion and fined 106 million yuan ($16.6 million) , the Shanghai tax authorities released on March 15.

Before Deng, in December, 2021, China's top livestreamer Huang Wei, also known as Viya, was fined 1.34 billion yuan ($ 211 million) for dodging taxes. In August 2021, Chinese actress Zheng Shuang was ordered to pay 299 million yuan ($36,000) in fines, taxes and penalties for tax evasion. Furthermore, in 2018, Fan Bing Bing's tax evasion case shocked the whole country.

Drug scandals involving Chinese celebrities like singer Li Daimo and actor Kai Ko, have also been black marks on the industry. Shi Wenxue, a cultural critic in Beijing, told the Global Times on Wednesday that the resolution can help establish standards for the industry and play a supervisory role.

Shi mentioned the selection of role models previously launched by the federation, considering that the standards and the selection of exemplar figures are a system to regulate the industry."The resolution tells industry insiders what they can do and what they cannot, while the 44 role models with brilliant professional ethics set a good example for other entertainers," Shi said.

To further cultivate professional excellence, moral integrity and high-quality literary and artistic talent, Chinese authorities selected 44 literary and art figures who meet the standards for role models of the industry. The list includes actors Wu Jing and Huang Bo.The 44 candidates were chosen based on recommendations, opinions and strict examinations.

freeamfva Apr 11 '22 · Tags: shanghai news
Chinese regional cuisine

Chinese regional cuisines are the different cuisines found in different provinces and prefectures of China as well as from larger Chinese communities overseas.To get more news about shanghai Chinese cuisine, you can visit shine news official website.

A number of different styles contribute to Chinese cuisine but perhaps the best known and most influential are Cantonese cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Huaiyang cuisine and Szechuan cuisine.[1][2] These styles are distinctive from one another due to factors such as availability of resources, climate, geography, history, cooking techniques and lifestyle.[3] One style may favour the generous use of garlic and shallots over chilli and spices, while another may favour preparing seafood over other meats and fowl.

Jiangsu cuisine favours cooking techniques such as braising and stewing, while Sichuan cuisine employs baking, just to name a few.[1] Hairy crab is a highly sought after local delicacy in Shanghai, as it can be found in lakes within the region. Peking duck and dim-sum are other popular dishes well known outside of China.[1]

Based on the raw materials and ingredients used, the method of preparation and cultural differences, a variety of foods with different flavors and textures are prepared in different regions of the country. Many traditional regional cuisines rely on basic methods of preservation such as drying, salting, pickling and fermentation.
Cantonese cuisine (Chinese: 粤菜; pinyin: yuècài) is a regional cuisine that emphasises the minimal use of sauce which brings out the original taste of food itself.[6] It is known for dim sum, a Cantonese term for small hearty dishes, which became popular in Hong Kong in the early 20th century.[1][7] These bite-sized portions are prepared using traditional cooking methods such as frying, steaming, stewing and baking. It is designed so that one person may taste an assortment of different dishes in bite-size. Some of these may include rice rolls, lotus leaf rice, turnip cakes, buns, jiaozi-style dumplings, stir-fried green vegetables, congee porridge, soups, etc. The Cantonese style of dining, yum cha, combines the variety of dim sum dishes with the drinking of tea. Yum cha literally means "drink tea".
Kung pao chicken is a famous Sichuan dish

Sichuan cuisine (Chinese: 川菜; pinyin: chuāncài; spelled Szechuan or Szechwan in the once-common postal romanization) is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from the Sichuan Province of southwestern China, famed for bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chili peppers, as well as the unique flavor of the Sichuan peppercorn (花椒; huājiāo) and Facing heaven pepper (朝天椒; cháotiān jiāo). Peanuts, sesame paste and ginger are also prominent ingredients in this style.

Main article: Anhui cuisine
Anhui cuisine (徽菜; huīcài or 徽州菜; huīzhōu cài) is derived from the native cooking styles of the Huangshan Mountains region in China and is similar to Jiangsu cuisine, but with less emphasis on seafood and more on a wide variety of local herbs and vegetables. Anhui province is particularly endowed with fresh bamboo and mushroom crops.
Fujian

Main article: Fujian cuisine
Fujian (Hokkien) cuisine (闽菜; mǐncài) is influenced by Fujian's coastal position and mountainous terrain.[10] Woodland delicacies such as edible mushrooms and bamboo shoots are also utilized.[10] Slicing techniques are valued in the cuisine and utilized to enhance the flavor, aroma and texture of seafood and other foods.[10] Fujian cuisine is often served in a broth or soup, with cooking techniques including braising, stewing, steaming and boiling.

Jiangsu cuisine (淮扬菜; huáiyángcài) is one of the major components of Chinese cuisine, which consists of the styles of Huai'an, Yangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou and Zhenjiang dishes. It is especially popular in the lower reach of the Yangtze River. Huaiyang cuisine, one of the Four Great Traditions, is a style of Jiangsu cuisine.

Typical courses of Jiangsu cuisine are Jinling salted dried duck (Nanjing's most famous dish), crystal meat (pork heels in a bright, brown sauce), clear crab shell meatballs (pork meatballs in crab shell powder, fatty, yet fresh), Yangzhou steamed jerky strips (dried tofu, chicken, ham and pea leaves), triple combo duck, dried duck, Farewell My Concubine (soft-shelled turtle stewed with many other ingredients such as chicken, mushrooms and wine), and sweet and sour mandarin fish (Suzhou cuisine).
Hunan
Hunan cuisine (湘菜; Xiāngcài) is well known for its hot spicy flavor,[11] fresh aroma and deep color. Common cooking techniques include stewing, stir-frying, pot-roasting, braising, and smoking. Due to the high agricultural output of the region, there are many varied ingredients for Hunan dishes. Hunan cuisine is called Xiāngcài in China, because the abbreviation of Hunan Province is Xiāng (湘). Some typical dishes of Hunan Cuisine are steaming smoked meat, stew fish, rice noodle soup. Besides spicy, Hunan cuisine, especially western Hunan, also emphasizes on sourness. Therefore, different kinds of pickles are popular in Hunan, for example, Douchi is a type of fermented and salted black soybean.'

freeamfva Apr 11 '22 · Tags: shanghai news
The day Walt Disney World closed for COVID-19

Before the threat of the coronavirus came about, Walt Disney World was steaming ahead with a bright future.To get more latest news on disney, you can visit shine news official website.

The theme park had just announced a number of projects on the way, including the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the multi-year transformation of EPCOT, Avengers Campus at Disneyland's California Adventure and the highly-anticipated TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster coming to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

At the time, some of these projects were expected to open just in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.On March 1, 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that two Floridians tested positive for the coronavirus. One was a 29-year-old Hillsborough County woman who had recently traveled to Italy, and the other was a 63-year-old Manatee County man who had come in contact with someone who tested positive.

On March 4, 2020, Disney leaders celebrated the grand opening of "Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway." The cartoon attraction was following in the footsteps and fanfare of the recent opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios just months prior.

In other parts of the world, Disney began shutting down its theme parks as the coronavirus threat grew. Theme parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and even California began to shut down as a precaution. Meantime, Central Florida's theme park's remained open, stepping up their precautions by adding hand washing and sanitizing stations around the parks.

On March 12, 2020, Universal Orlando became the first park to announce it was closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. A short time later, Walt Disney World followed suit.

The sudden closure of Disney's Florida and California parks were just the latest sign of a tourism industry in freefall.

This was the first time in Walt Disney World's history that the parks had all closed due to an illness. The first time Walt Disney World closed was in 1999 for Hurricane Floyd. In 2001, the park's closed for a day due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Since then, the park had also closed for short times due to other hurricanes that rolled through the state.News 6 flew over Magic Kingdom on the day Walt Disney World closed its gates. The once bustling Main Street U.S.A. was a ghost town.

As the coronavirus threat continued to grow globally, Walt Disney World announced that its parks would be closed until further notice. This left many cast members wondering -- and concerned -- about the future.

After five weeks of paying its cast members during the down time, Disney was forced to furlough some of its thousands of employees beginning in April. In May, shortly after the initial closures, Disney officials reported its second-quarter profit dropped 91% to $475 million, down from $5.4 billion a year earlier.

The shuttered attractions forced more than 70,000 Disney workers to be furloughed for months, placing families into the state's crippling unemployment system. During this time, hundreds of families turned to area food banks for assistance.

Months after closing, Disney presented its reopening plans, saying select theme park's would reopen July 11. The reopening phase would begin with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, followed by EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15.

With the reopening came a series of changes, including the theme park's reservation system and health and safety protocols.

Guests were forced to social distance on rides, experiences and attractions. Face masks were also required everywhere.The most recent change happened this week when Walt Disney World made facial coverings optional for vaccinated guests on its Skyliner system.

The company has brought back thousands of cast members, reopened most all of its resorts hotels and restaurants and celebrated its 50th anniversary. Some of the original experiences slated for the anniversary celebration had to be put on hold, while others opened just in time, including Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.

freeamfva Mar 21 '22 · Tags: shanghai news
SmarTone first to offer Ericsson boost feature

Hong Kong-based SmarTone introduced an Ericsson network enhancement function which improves mobile connectivity on demand via a smartphone app, making it the first operator in the world to offer the feature.To get more latest news about ericsson, you can visit shine news official website.

Ericsson stated its Dynamic End-user Boost enables 4G and 5G users to improve speed and quality to ensure they have an optimal experience. The service is powered by the vendor's One Network, a cloud-based platform based on flexible network APIs.

SmarTone CTO Stephen Chau noted "customers may occasionally need to boost their mobile data connectivity when they are in business-critical or important social networking situations".

"Thanks to this new innovative application, our network is now capable of offering our customers the possibility to boost connectivity in an easy-to-use mobile app".

Martin Zander, head of One Network Solutions at Ericsson, explained the boost function "instantly maximises your content and user experience in a dynamic way", enabling operators "to better utilise unused capabilities in their networks".

Ericsson designed Dynamic End-user Boost as a white label service for operators to sell under their own brand.

The vendor cited recent research which found 50 per cent of business users and 40 per cent of consumers are willing to pay for better control of their user experience for critical mobile sessions.Ericsson informed the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) about an internal investigation into payments in Iraq when it signed a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) in 2019 to settle separate corruption probes, sources familiar with the matter said.The Swedish company's shares fell 14% on Wednesday over concerns that it might be subject to another fine by the DoJ following the disclosure of its Iraq investigation that found evidence of misconduct.

One of Ericsson's largest shareholders, Cevian Capital, told Reuters the company's actions were "unacceptable" after disclosure that some payments made in Iraq may have reached militant organisations, including Islamic State.

"The information that has now emerged is serious and the company's actions are, of course, unacceptable," Christer Gardell, Cevian's managing partner and co-founder said in a statement to Reuters.As we understand the situation, the DoJ was informed about the internal investigation at the time of the so-called Deferred Prosecution Agreement, and Ericsson losing almost SEK 50 billion in market value yesterday is a strong overreaction," he said.

The DoJ did not immediately respond to requests for comment.An Ericsson spokesman said it does not comment on dialogue with the U.S. authorities under the terms of its DPA.Analysts said if Ericsson had not shared its findings with the DoJ, this could have posed serious financial risks for the company.What has emerged with the 'Iraqi situation' is a remnant of this old mismanagement, " Cevian's Gardell said.

Swedish investment company Investor AB and Industrivarden are two of the largest investors in Ericsson with big voting rights and a say on how the company is operated.An Investor AB spokeswoman said Ericsson's Board and management had its full support. Industrivarden did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Ericsson started to turn around under CEO Borje Ekholm, who had served for a decade as CEO of the Wallenberg family-backed investment firm Investor AB.

"The company today takes these issues very seriously and has invested significant resources in solving the historical problems and ensuring that no new issues arise," Gardell said. "It needs to urgently address the remaining complexity and loss making businesses to help reduce such mismanagement in the future."

freeamfva Mar 21 '22 · Tags: shanghai news
Artist resurrects a lost art of book binding in painstaking detail

It is hard enough to revive lost ancient artistry, much less revitalize it in the modern world, but that hasn't stopped book artist Zhang Xiaodong.To get more art in the news 2021, you can visit shine news official website.

His exhibition "Leaves of Infinity," which will open tomorrow at the Art+ Shanghai Gallery, will display how the decorative skill of 1,500-year-old dragon-scale binding is being deployed in modern art.

Dating back to Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), dragon-scale binding is based on a scroll, where pages are pasted with precise, equal spacing from each other. The illustrations in a book are cut into strips and each strip is pasted on the margin of each page. The result: When the scroll is spread out, the margins of the pages compose complete illustrations.The artistry was lost around the 17th century, after being passed down for generations by royals and scholars. Only one ancient example is left today, and it's housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. This treasure records the pronunciation of Chinese characters in the Tang era.

Zhang, based in Beijing, came across dragon-scale binding in 2008, when e-books and mobile devices were beginning to dominate the publishing business. He was not afraid to go against the trend.

"I believe that one very basic human need is to satisfy the senses, such as sight and touch," he said. "I believe traditional books made of paper provide gratification for many people, including me. Dragon-scale binding is very old yet it has a sense of 'future' about it because of its dynamic flexibility."

The first book Zhang crafted will be displayed at the exhibition. It is a copy of the Buddhist scripture "Diamond Sutra," first printed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and written in 32 different fonts of Chinese characters.

With illustrations added to the book, Zhang's copy is indeed a feast for the eyes, with its delicate rice paper, dynamic illustrations and ink fragrance.

"When you flip through the book, one illustration disappears as soon as another appears," Zhang said. "That might give you the feeling of Zen."He doesn't stop with making books. Zhang also uses the techniques of dragon-scale binding to create or remake paintings, some of which are displayed in the exhibition.

The paintings are composed by an array of carefully cut colored pieces of paper, producing an effect somewhat like Venetian blinds. In a breeze, the paintings move like three-dimensional animations.He calls the art style qianye, which literally means "a thousand pages."

Two significant works in the exhibition are "Qianye Dunhuang" and "Qianye Dunhuang II." They depict frescos from the famous Buddhist caves of northwest China."I stayed in Dunhuang for a long time in 2020 and talked to many experts studying the frescos," Zhang said. "It inspired me to finish the works."

He calls the small pieces of paper that compose the paintings "leaves.""It's not easy to do because I often had to stop and ponder the shape of the 'leaves' so that they would perfectly portray the characters in the painting."

Also inspired by his experience in Dunhuang is Zhang's original work entitled "Non Sand."He said it was inspired by fascinating sunset scenery when he visited Mingsha Mountain, or the Singing Sand Dunes, near Dunhuang.

"I wanted to display the special texture there so that people would know Dunhuang has not only frescos but also stunning natural views," he said. "So I used a dye made from chestnut shells that had been soaked in water for more than two years to paint the 'leaves,' and then I cut them into a landscape painting.

freeamfva Mar 14 '22 · Tags: shanghai news
Shanghai Travel Tips


To have a better travel experience in Shanghai, here are some useful Shanghai travel tips which may be helpful for your Shanghai tour. When plan your trip to Shanghai, view our answers to questions about Shanghai travel to get a better understanding of Shanghai. To get more news about Shanghai travel tips, you can visit shine news official website.

What to Wear in Shanghai
Spring(March-May): It is necessary to wear sweaters and coats. What's more, the lighter clothes shall be prepared in case of warmer days.
Summer(June-September): When you choose to come to Shanghai in summer, it is necessary to carry a raincoat or an umbrella because the rainy season of Shanghai occurs in summer. It is suitable to pack skirts, shorts, T-shirts and other summer clothes. What's more, the sunglasses and sunscreen are necessary to appear in your luggage.
Autumn(October-November): If you choose to come to Shanghai in autumn, it is necessary to pack long-sleeve T-shirts, sweaters, coats in case of the cold days.
Winter(December-February of the next year): When you choose to come to Shanghai in winter, the thick sweater, thick coat, warm trousers are necessary to appear in your luggage. What's more, sometime when a cold snap hits Shanghai, it is necessary to wear a down jacket.
How to Get to Shanghai
Shanghai Transportation, to some extent, is strongly linked to Shanghai Tours. As the most developed city in China, Shanghai has the best transport network compared with other cities in China. At present, the main transportation modes in Shanghai are airplane, trains, buses, ships and so on. What's more, Shanghai Port is an important hub in China.

Shanghai has an extensive public transport system, largely based on buses, trolley buses, taxis, and a rapidly expanding metro system. Shanghai has invested heavily in public transportation before and after the 2010 World Expo, including the construction of the Hongqiao Transportation Hub of high-speed rail, air, metro and bus routes. What's more, all public transport can be paid by using the contactless Shanghai Public Transportation Card.

Note: Due to the large number of one-way streets, Shanghai buses tend to have different routes. If you are going to return on the same road, it is best to find out what the returning station is before getting off the bus.
Shanghai Food
Although Shanghai Cuisine is not regarded as one of the eight famous Chinese Cuisines, the Shanghai cuisine has gradually developed into the unique Shanghai-style dish system due to the long-term coexistence and mutual influence of Shanghai local and foreign dishes. With the population of more than tens of millions, as the biggest city in China, Shanghai is the nation's street food epicenter.
Shanghai Shopping
Known as the "shopping paradise", Shanghai has always been a gathering place for foreigners due to its special geographical location and historical background. Various high-end imported and domestic goods are abundant. With the establishment of the metropolitan status of Shanghai, "shopping" has become an indispensable part of Shanghai tourism. If you want to buy something for friends and relatives, please go to the normal shops.
Where to Stay in Shanghai
When you come to Shanghai, do not worry where to stay. As the most developed city in China, Shanghai is full of hotels, including 5-star hotels, comfortable, economic and cheap hostels. Hence, you can always find the most suitable hotel for you.
Things to Do in Shanghai
What to visit in Shanghai? What are the top attractions? What are the top things to do in Shanghai? Shanghai Attractions include many exciting sightseeing opportunities for travelers. Shanghai, known as the most developed city in China, offers quiet historical districts and attractions alongside its many new tourist sites. Shanghai also provides opportunities for exploration by water along the Chinese coast and its inland waterways due to the special position-at the estuary of the Yangtze River.
Shanghai Tour Bus Center
Shanghai Tour Bus Center is directly managed by the Municipal Tourism Administration to provide self-service travel services for tourists, including tourism information consultation and services, introducing travel routes, itinerary arrangement, cultural connotations, promotional activities and other information, as well as online booking services. Shanghai Tour Bus Center mainly provides the short-distance travel buses to Shanghai. The center mainly provides short and medium-distance routes in the surrounding areas of the city, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, such as "one-day tour", "two-day tour", "three-day tour", etc.

freeamfva Mar 14 '22 · Tags: shanghai news

China was once known as Shen Zhou—The Divine Land. This profound name describes a land where deities and mortals coexisted, and a belief that the divine transmitted a rich culture to the people of the Earth. The ancients sought harmony between Heaven, Earth, and humankind, and followed the course of nature.To get more china art news, you can visit shine news official website.

But in 1949 the Chinese Communist Party seized power. It saw this spiritual heritage as a threat and for decades tried to destroy these traditions. It nearly succeeded.

Then, in 2006, a group of Chinese artists came together in New York united by a mission: to revive authentic Chinese culture.

Today, we take a look at seven ways Shen Yun is renewing China’s divinely inspired civilization.At the heart of the Shen Yun performance is an incredible art form known as classical Chinese dance. With its inspiring flips and gentle elegance, it is one of the most athletic and expressive art forms in the world.

Built on traditional aesthetics, it was once passed down among the people, in imperial courts, and through ancient plays. Over thousands of years, it was constantly refined, eventually developing into the vast and distinctly Chinese dance form we know today.

China’s deep cultural traditions are contained in classical Chinese dance, allowing its movements to be richly expressive, such that the personalities and feelings of characters can be portrayed with unparalleled clarity. It is therefore capable of depicting scenes from any time period in a strikingly vivid way.

In China today, this dance form is regularly mixed with military or modern dance styles to the point that people don’t know what exactly they’re watching. Only Shen Yun performs classical Chinese dance in its purest form, preserving its traditional aesthetic the way it was originally passed down.

To learn more about the history and characteristics of classical Chinese dance, we recommend this article: “What is Classical Chinese Dance.”With its all-original orchestral compositions featuring Eastern and Western classical instruments, Shen Yun has opened up new horizons in the world of classical music, earning praise from award-winning musicians and critics alike.

Ancient Chinese instruments such as the plucked pipa and the soul-stirring erhu revive the melodies of China’s different dynasties, regions, and ethnic groups, while a full Western orchestra provides a foundation in harmony.

In ancient China, people believed that virtuous, elegant music had the power to heal. It could align one’s body and bring peace to the mind. Today, Shen Yun just uses classical composing methods and melodies.

Shen Yun also features traditional bel canto vocal performances. Ancient Chinese theater and early European opera shared the same singing technique. But the true technique for singing in the upper register has since been lost in both the East and West.

Shen Yun’s singers are uniquely trained to utilize this most traditional and classical technique on the modern stage.China is one of the most diverse countries on the planet having over 50 distinct ethnic groups, each with its own rich culture, characteristics, arts, attire, and traditional beliefs. Many of these groups have a proud history spanning thousands of years.

Shen Yun celebrates the vibrant spirit of China’s folk and ethnic culture on stage. With their vivid costumes, distinct rhythms, and unique dance styles, these folk and ethnic traditions provide a wonderful array of material from which to choreograph and compose. These dances whisk you away from snowcapped Himalayan peaks to the terraced hills of Yunnan province all the way to vast Mongolian plains.Stories give life to virtues that otherwise remain intangible, while history guides us by giving examples from the past. Much of China’s culture is carried in the colorful and rich stories that have been passed down through the ages.

Through story-based dances, Shen Yun dramatically portrays the most cherished stories of past and present. Their heroes embody the most exalted virtues of Chinese civilization, and convey morals still relevant in our day. Many have served as inspiration for generations, such as the tales of the heroine Mulan or the loyal general Yue Fei.

Stories, though, can also be altered and their meaning lost. This is unfortunately the case in China today, where China’s splendid past is often hidden, not taught in schools, and distorted to serve the needs of the ruling powers.

Based in New York, Shen Yun is free to create art that is true to China’s 5,000 years of civilization. As a result, it is bringing this culture back from the brink of extinction.

freeamfva Mar 3 '22 · Tags: shanghai news

TI8 Shanghai Travel Guide

Where should you stay and eat? What should you check out besides the arena? How do you get around without speaking Mandarin?! Ok, don’t panic. We’ve got you covered for some of the basics.To get more news about Shanghai travel advice, you can visit shine news official website.

1: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A VISA!
This is the number one tip for a good reason... China is no joke for travel, and you won’t just walk into the country without good preparation. First, check your country to see the requirement for getting an entry visa.

For U.S. citizens planning to visit China's mainland, you must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General, which are located in 6 major US cities: Washington, DC, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

An appointment is not required for submitting your visa application, so you can just walk in during office hours. If you have all the necessary documents (application form, travel itinerary, airplane tickets, international tickets, financial proof) and a passport with at least six months validity and a blank page, it should take 4 business days for regular service, or 2-3 business days for express service. But definintely don’t wait until the last minute!
#2: How to get around in Shanghai
I highly recommend getting a pocket WIFI device that can be picked up at the Shanghai Pudong International airport (PVG) once you land, so you can have WIFI access during the visit. Download a VPN to access Google Maps and most of your usual sites, just in case you feel lost or need help.

Shanghai’s metro system is quite user friendly; it might be the easiest and cheapest way to get around. Just download the Shanghai Metro App (Android) (iOS). It’s also worthwhile to buy a Metro card - load around 50 to 100 RMB and you will be good to go.
#4: The Venue
Mercedes-Benz Arena, formerly known as the Shanghai World Expo Culture Center, hosted the opening ceremony for the Expo 2010. The indoor arena seats 18 000 people and there are restaurants/dining options available inside. As with all stadiums throughout history, the prices for anything will be higher inside.

The arena will have a security check before entering. Food, drinks, professional cameras, and lighters/explosives are not allowed into the venue, and there is no where to check a bag, so make sure to pack light.

You can leave the arena for food during matches, but make sure you don't have food or drinks when you are re-entering. Note that the time to enter the arena is not unlimited, so plan your breaks ahead. For more information, please check the arena’s site.

#5: Where to stay
Shanghai has many hotels, from International chains to local ones. You can choose base on your budget, but try pick a hotel either close to the arena or close to metro stops to make your trip convenient.

#6: Where to eat
Food options are limited inside or near the arena. There is a shopping mall called the River Mall which is about 14 minute walk from arena, where you can find numerous dining options.
#7: Communication
While you may find English signage and people who speak it, it’s not a bad idea to try out something like Google Lens on your phone for help translating. Just point your phone at Chinese text and Google will do its best to translate for you. Better safe than sorry, so queue up a few options if you’re lost or in a pickle.
#8: What to do outside the arena
After watching all the matches, you might be itching queue up for a few games of Dota. There are lot Internet cafés in Shanghai - just remember carry your passport with you, since you cannot play there without it.

freeamfva Mar 3 '22 · Tags: shanghai news

Intel is promising some important upgrades when it launches its next-generation Raptor Lake processor later this year, including a boost in core count that could lead to a bump in performance. The company confirmed up to double-digit improvements with Raptor Lake.To get more intel updates, you can visit shine news official website.

Raptor Lake will be the company’s 13th generation of processors, following on the success of the company’s current 12th-gen Alder Lake release. Like Alder Lake, Raptor Lake will continue with Intel’s shift toward a hybrid heterogenous silicon design mixing high performance with high-efficiency cores.At the company’s investor meeting, Intel surprised the audience with new revelations about Raptor Lake’s architecture. Intel executives confirmed that Raptor Lake will come with twice as many efficiency cores as Alder Lake, which means that the overall processor design could top out at 24 cores and 32 threads. These cores would then be comprised of eight performance cores and 16 high-efficiency cores on the premium Raptor Lake-S desktop processor, according to VideoCardz.

In addition to coming with more cores, the good news for those looking to upgrade from 12th Gen Alder Lake processors is that the new Raptor Lake desktop silicon will maintain socket compatibility with Intel’s current LGA1700 motherboard, so gamers looking for the most feature-rich performance won’t have to upgrade to a new board.

With the new architecture, Intel is making broad performance promises of up to double-digit gains with the 13th generation. Raptor Lake also comes with what Intel describes as enhanced overclocking features, and the processor is built on the Intel 7 process node.

Enthusiast tech channel Moore’s Law is Dead stated on YouTube that Raptor Lake could deliver improvements anywhere between 8% and 15% on single-threaded applications and performance improvements of up to 40% for multi-threaded applications compared to Alder Lake. If these numbers are accurate, the additional high-efficiency cores could give Raptor Lake a big edge over the 12th-gen Alder Lake platform.Any performance improvement Intel can squeeze from its latest silicon would be good news for the firm, which is facing stiff competition from AMD and Apple. The latter uses its own custom processors on the latest Mac products.

The publication noted that Rapture Lake-S, Intel’s desktop silicon, is scheduled to launch in the late third quarter of this year, so we’ll likely see new gaming desktops show up toward the end of September.

For mobile users, Raptor Lake H, HX, and U silicon is believed to be coming in the fourth quarter of this year following the launch of the 13th generation on desktops. This means that laptops with Intel’s 13th-gen silicon will, hopefully, become available by the holiday shopping season.

freeamfva Feb 24 '22 · Tags: shanghai news

First came Jimmy Buffett — and now, another famous name in entertainment is getting involved in the 55+ senior housing trend.To get more latest news on disney, you can visit shine news official website.

Last week, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced plans for “Storyliving by Disney,” a master-planned community concept with a variety of neighborhoods, including some for residents age 55 or older.

Though Disney’s early concept also includes housing for a range of ages including older adults, it is no doubt looking to create something at least somewhat similar to Minto Communities’ Latitude Margaritaville brand, which has seen a surge of interest amid the pandemic.Disney is building its first Storyliving community — dubbed Cotino — in Rancho Mirage, California, where the company said its founder and namesake Walt Disney owned a home. The company also has plans to explore other markets for future development.

While the Cotino community’s development is still in its early stages, the final product will include condominiums, single-family homes and personal “estates,” with at least one section set aside for 55+ residents. Planned amenities include a roughly 24-acre “grand oasis” with lagoons and a waterfront clubhouse, private beach area and Disney programming, entertainment and activities.

Other onsite features include a mixed-use district with shopping, dining and entertainment along with a beachfront hotel and a park with recreational water activities. Disney employees will staff the community, and residents belonging to a voluntary private club will have access to curated experiences including wellness programming, classes and live entertainment and seminars.Disney is developing the site with DMB Development, “which is highly regarded for its development of large-scale planned communities in the U.S.,” according to the entertainment company.

“As we prepare to enter our second century, we are developing new and exciting ways to bring the magic of Disney to people wherever they are, expanding storytelling to storyliving,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products. “We can’t wait to welcome residents to these beautiful and unique Disney communities where they can live their lives to the fullest.”

Like Disney, Minto has its eye on other markets for expanding the Latitude Margaritaville brand beyond its current sites in South Carolina and Florida. Those include Texas and other markets farther west.

Given its surge in demand amid the pandemic, leaders with Minto believe the Latitude Margaritaville brand is well-positioned to grow in the future as prospective residents seek out “food, fun, music and escapism” amid tough times. The same tailwinds would likely apply to a future Disney senior housing community.

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