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The Essential Guide for Vegetarians and Vegans in Shanghai

The Essential Guide for Vegetarians and Vegans in Shanghai

Posted by | May 9, 2021 | , , |

Vegetarianism has deep roots in China. It is generally traced back to Buddhist emperor Xiao Yan (萧衍), who promoted vegetarianism among monks to encourage the practice of non-violence (ahimsa) nearly 1,500 years ago. Abstaining from meat on the first and fifteenth of the lunar month slowly became a social habit practiced by devotees and laymen alike, and is still alive today among the older generations. In modern times, the plant-based diet has become a trend and really started catching on in China around 2018. Was it economic recession? Global warming? Late-stage capitalism? Who knows. But a...

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The Newbie’s Essential Guide to Skateboarding in Shanghai

The Newbie’s Essential Guide to Skateboarding in Shanghai

Posted by | May 9, 2021 | |

Skateboarding. It's been a part of that new Shanghai spirit since like the late 80s. It's been getting harder and harder, but anyone with a board and a set of wheels can find a skatepark or stretch of concrete to suit their tastes, if they know where to look. We met with avid members of the city's skating community (let's call them Bill, Winston and Mat) to pick out some of the best spots to go skating around town, and where to get some new duds or a board when yours is all worn out. Skateparks ...

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Visa Rules Relaxed for Vaccinated Foreigners Entering from HK

Visa Rules Relaxed for Vaccinated Foreigners Entering from HK

Posted by | May 8, 2021 | , |

Rules have been relaxed for vaccinated foreign visa applicants looking to enter the Chinese mainland via Hong Kong. However, there are several catches – the first being that the applicant must have had a jab from a vaccine produced in China. Hong Kong announced starting March 15, foreign visa applicants who have been inoculated with a China-produced vaccine no longer need to present health certification like “proof of a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result and the Health and Travel Record Declaration Form for Visa Application,” reports Global Times.   The new policy applies only to “foreign nationals and their...

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Getting a China-produced Vaccine May Help Your Visa Application

Getting a China-produced Vaccine May Help Your Visa Application

Posted by | May 8, 2021 | , |

Chinese embassies in a number of countries have announced that, as of March 15, visa rules will be eased for recipients of China-produced vaccines, reports China Daily. The new rules apply to citizens from Japan, Israel, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippines, United States, Germany, Australia and Greece. The same relaxed rules also apply to foreign nationals entering the Chinese mainland from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Remember that visa requirements may vary country-to-country so always double-check with your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate regarding the latest requirements for entry into China. A notice issued by the Chinese Embassy in the United...

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How to Register Your Dog in Beijing

How to Register Your Dog in Beijing

Posted by | May 7, 2021 | , |

Cities across China have introduced new sets of regulations on dog ownership since an incident involving a woman trying to protect her child from an unleashed dog ended in a brutal physical confrontation in Hangzhou on November 6. Most notably, Hangzhou and Chengdu municipal governments have been introducing harsh measures in a large crackdown on uncivilized owners that include the restriction of dog walking hours and bans on certain breeds. Though it's not clear whether this clampdown of man’s best friend will soon interest Beijing too, pet owners in the capital should brush up on the existing regulations regarding...

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