Around Shanghai: sex shops, designer tights and the lil’ green rail that could
- This year the Chinese New Year celebrations and Valentine’s Day woo-ing hit on the same date. But never mind if you’re lacking in both the family and lover department, Urbanatomy offers a hot solution to pack in some pleasure for one: Shanghai’s sex shops uncovered. [Urbanatomy]
- If you missed the launch of Sonia Rykiel pour H&M lingerie line, here’s your chance to redeem yourself for not taking our advice the first time. The French design house hits H&M stores on February 20th with a fierce knitwear collection and fabulous stripy tights. [City Weekend]
- Shanghai’s aging population is in the hot seat this week as the city looks to raise its official retirement age to an increase of 5-years. The decision will be made in an effort to relieve pressure on pension funds created by, well…the aging population. [AFP]
- We’ve all been awaiting the Line 2 metro extension with bated breath—which will delightfully zip you directly to and fro the Hongqiao and Pudong International airports in one fell swoop. And on February 24th, we’ll all be a few stops closer as Line 2 opens its new stretch from Longyang Road to Guanglan Road station. Consequently, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park metro station will be closed from February 14th to the 23rd…but baby steps, people. We’re almost there. [Explore Metro]
- Shanghai welcomes its favorite (incredibly tall) son: Yao Ming supposedly came back here today to celebrate Chinese New Years with his family for the first time since joining the NBA eight years ago. [AFP]
