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'Fame' offers musical magic 

District | Minhang
2009-12-26

THE original Broadway musical "Fame" -- about kids entering the famous High School for Performing Arts in New York -- is currently being staged throug...

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Non-profit kindergarten gives hope to autistic children 

District | Minhang
2009-12-26

IN District 10 of Jing'an New City, Qibao Town, there stands a three-story building with a little garden. The building is home to more than 30 children aged between two to nine who suffer from autism. Like the...

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Digital medical records streamline hospital visits 

District | Minhang
2009-12-26

DIGITAL medical records have changed the lives of residents in Minhang District this year, with the district being a pioneer in China's move to improve its health care system. The move to digital medical records...

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Residents hear budget plans 

District | Minhang
2009-12-26

MORE than 230 local residents and members of the National People's Congress (NPC) applied to attend the Minhang Public Hearing on the 2010 fiscal budget held this month. In contrast, last year just one resident...

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Female prisoners try art of paper cutting 

District | Minhang
2009-12-26

PRISONERS at Jingyi Female Studio recently learned the intricate art of paper cutting from paper cutting master Wang Chunying, a volunteer at Minhang Sports Park. With the guidance of volunteers, beautiful "paper...

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Farmers cook up a storm in Langxia 

District | Jinshan
2011-12-5

TWO women have become symbols of Langxia Town's drive to promote agricultural tourism. Both have started restaurants that serve simple food common in the countryside. Now they have some customers who drive for hours...

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Autumn harvest and planting are nearly done in Jinshan 

District | Jinshan
2011-12-5

HARVESTING, tilling and planting, the three missions of autumn, are virtually complete in Jinshan District. "Compared with last year, the autumn tasks are almost completed on time, though we have faced many difficulties,"...

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Ringing the bell at Donglin Temple 

District | Jinshan
2011-12-5

DONGLIN Temple attracts thousands of people on New Year's Eve. VIPs pay thousands of yuan for a chance to strike the temple's bell and pray for an auspicious year, writes Chen Ye. With the new year approaching...

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Sewage treatment plant opens in Fengjing 

District | Jinshan
2011-12-5

THE treatment of sewage sludge has long been a problem because dumping it or burying it underground can pollute the environment. Jinshan District has launched a pilot sewage treatment plant in Fengjing Town. The facility...

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New apartments 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

JIADING Industrial Zone and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai Branch have signed a contract to build apartments for six research institutions in order to provide better living conditions and attract high-caliber...

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Patents are driving economic growth for Jiading companies 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

JIADING companies are trying to increase their competitiveness with their unique products. They put forward 27 patents hoping to be industrialized. However, only 10 of them have been selected by the Jiading government. ...

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Technology upgrades cut power costs, add profits 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

AN increasing number of Jiading District companies are proving that technology-driven upgrades not only boost production, but also cut back on utility bills - both crucial components for bumping up profitability. ...

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Teapot artist shows passion for his craft 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

DURING the recent 8th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, purple clay teapots designed and made by artists Tan Shujun and Wu Yajun were given as gifts to honored guests from abroad. It is the second time Tan's artwork was...

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American teacher finds different ways to make connections with her students 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

BORN into a family of teachers in Orlando, Florida, USA, Jessica Lynne Carter came to Jiading District this summer on her own and was employed as a foreign language teacher at a primary school. Carter's Western...

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How to apply for permanent residence permits in China 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

ACCORDING to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens, foreigners can visit China for a short stay, prolonged residence and permanent residence. Foreigners will be issued...

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Qianyan Hall reopens after second journey 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

QIANYAN Hall, the former residence of a famous Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) scholar Qian Daxin, has had an interesting journey to date. It was originally situated near the Chengzhong Road Post Office in Jiading Town,...

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Stay cozy warm with these tips 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

WITH winter on the way here are some tips to keep you warm. Wear a cashmere sweater Cashmere sweaters are people's first choice to resist the cold due to their soft and thick texture. You can buy cashmere...

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The inner beauty of Liu Yiming's art 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

THERE is an old Chinese saying: The mountain will be famous if there is a saint living in it, though maybe it is not so high. The water will be inspiring if there is a dragon living in it, though maybe it is not so...

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Slowly growing into a giant 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

AT a recent weekend party, a friend of mine brought his nephew to Anting Town. The boy was curious and kept asking questions about this or that during our conversation. When we were talking about the automobile exhibition,...

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Ancient heart still beats strongly in Anting 

District | Jiading
2011-11-28

WALKING through the crowded streets and rows of high-rises, you will see the houses with white walls and black tiles, fine carved windows and well arranged courtyards, it is an ancient silent town called Anting....