Chaotic scenes over Covid scares in Shanghai Two possible Covid-19 cases have sparked chaotic scenes in Shanghai, with crowds of people seen running out of a building and an Ikea store to try and escape a lockdown under China's strict coronavirus rules. World • 16 Aug 22
Chaotic scenes over Covid scares in Shanghai Two possible Covid-19 cases have sparked chaotic scenes in Shanghai, with crowds of people seen running out of a building and an Ikea store to try and escape a lockdown under China's strict coronavirus rules. World • 16 Aug 22
Shanghai to lift Covid lockdown, some measures remain Shanghai authorities have begun dismantling fences around housing compounds and ripping police tape off public squares and buildings before the lifting of a two-month lockdown in China's largest city at midnight. Coronavirus • 31 May 22
Shanghai to lift Covid lockdown, some measures remain Shanghai authorities have begun dismantling fences around housing compounds and ripping police tape off public squares and buildings before the lifting of a two-month lockdown in China's largest city at midnight. Coronavirus • 31 May 22
Shanghai and Beijing ratchet up Covid restrictions China's two largest cities have tightened Covid-19 curbs, fuelling public angst and even questions about the legality of its uncompromising battle with the virus. Coronavirus • 09 May 22
Shanghai and Beijing ratchet up Covid restrictions China's two largest cities have tightened Covid-19 curbs, fuelling public angst and even questions about the legality of its uncompromising battle with the virus. Coronavirus • 09 May 22
Shanghai residents bang pots & pans in lockdown protest Anger over Covid-19 restrictions is growing in Shanghai, with people protesting against a month-long lockdown and difficulties in obtaining provisions by banging on pots and pans in the evenings. News Lens • 29 Apr 22
Shanghai residents bang pots & pans in lockdown protest Anger over Covid-19 restrictions is growing in Shanghai, with people protesting against a month-long lockdown and difficulties in obtaining provisions by banging on pots and pans in the evenings. News Lens • 29 Apr 22
Tesla under pressure from Shanghai factory halt Tesla investors will be keeping an eye on whether the electric car company maintains its ambitious 2022 delivery target as the biggest factory, Shanghai, grapples with a Covid-19 shutdown and new plants slowly ramp up output. Business • 19 Apr 22
Tesla under pressure from Shanghai factory halt Tesla investors will be keeping an eye on whether the electric car company maintains its ambitious 2022 delivery target as the biggest factory, Shanghai, grapples with a Covid-19 shutdown and new plants slowly ramp up output. Business • 19 Apr 22
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Chanthu nears Shanghai Hundreds of flights were grounded and tens of thousands of residents evacuated in Shanghai, as Typhoon Chanthu brought strong winds and rain to the eastern Chinese city. World • 13 Sep 21
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Chanthu nears Shanghai Hundreds of flights were grounded and tens of thousands of residents evacuated in Shanghai, as Typhoon Chanthu brought strong winds and rain to the eastern Chinese city. World • 13 Sep 21
Ant Group postpones IPO under regulatory pressure China's Ant Group has today suspended its record-breaking IPO in both Hong Kong and Shanghai as the fintech giant faces growing pressure from Chinese regulators over potential risks. Business • 03 Nov 20
Ant Group postpones IPO under regulatory pressure China's Ant Group has today suspended its record-breaking IPO in both Hong Kong and Shanghai as the fintech giant faces growing pressure from Chinese regulators over potential risks. Business • 03 Nov 20
US, China trade talks move to Shanghai amid pessimism US and Chinese trade negotiators move to Shanghai this week for their first in-person talks since a G20 truce last month, a change of scenery for two sides struggling to resolve deep differences on how to end a year-long trade war. Business • 29 Jul 19
US, China trade talks move to Shanghai amid pessimism US and Chinese trade negotiators move to Shanghai this week for their first in-person talks since a G20 truce last month, a change of scenery for two sides struggling to resolve deep differences on how to end a year-long trade war. Business • 29 Jul 19
Shares soar on Shanghai's tech-based index Shares on Shanghai's new Nasdaq-style technology board have soared, with one firm rocketing more than 500%, as investors rushed to grab a piece of China's latest market liberalisation in a frenzied debut. Business • 22 Jul 19
Shares soar on Shanghai's tech-based index Shares on Shanghai's new Nasdaq-style technology board have soared, with one firm rocketing more than 500%, as investors rushed to grab a piece of China's latest market liberalisation in a frenzied debut. Business • 22 Jul 19
Irish companies sign €50m deals at Chinese import expo China's import expo, known as CIIE, in Shanghai has been gathering crowds by the thousand, as Chinese buyers come to peruse what the world has to offer. World • 06 Nov 18
Irish companies sign €50m deals at Chinese import expo China's import expo, known as CIIE, in Shanghai has been gathering crowds by the thousand, as Chinese buyers come to peruse what the world has to offer. World • 06 Nov 18
Four hurt in blast at Shanghai airport A man hurled home-made explosives at the main international airport in China's commercial hub of Shanghai, injuring four others, before trying to take his own life, the local government said. News • 14 Jun 16
Four hurt in blast at Shanghai airport A man hurled home-made explosives at the main international airport in China's commercial hub of Shanghai, injuring four others, before trying to take his own life, the local government said. News • 14 Jun 16
Shanghai police deny fake money caused crush Police have denied reports that a stampede at New Year's Eve celebrations in Shanghai was caused by people rushing to pick up fake money thrown from a building. News • 01 Jan 15
Shanghai police deny fake money caused crush Police have denied reports that a stampede at New Year's Eve celebrations in Shanghai was caused by people rushing to pick up fake money thrown from a building. News • 01 Jan 15
At least 35 killed in Shanghai New Year stampede At least 35 people were killed and 42 were injured in a stampede during a New Year's celebration on the Bund, the famed waterfront tourist area in central Shanghai, official Chinese media reported. News • 31 Dec 14
At least 35 killed in Shanghai New Year stampede At least 35 people were killed and 42 were injured in a stampede during a New Year's celebration on the Bund, the famed waterfront tourist area in central Shanghai, official Chinese media reported. News • 31 Dec 14
Thousands of pigs found dead in Chinese rivers The number of dead pigs found floating in a river flowing into Shanghai has reached nearly 6,000. News • 13 Mar 13
Thousands of pigs found dead in Chinese rivers The number of dead pigs found floating in a river flowing into Shanghai has reached nearly 6,000. News • 13 Mar 13
