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The Schindler of China: Feng Shan Ho

A fascinating man:

The Schindler of China: Feng Shan Ho - Shanghaiist: News, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Events and More in Shanghai, China.

You may have never heard of Dr. Feng Shan Ho. He came from a poor family in Hunan, served in the middling position of Chinese consul to Austria in the 1930s, and died relatively unknown over 10 years ago.

But many Jewish families that survived the horrors of World War II still remember him. While secretary at the Chinese consulate in Vienna, he helped thousands get out of Austria, through Shanghai and into safe harbor. .... (more)

Shanghai bus stops IN ENGLISH!

Help on the buses in Shanghai

Shanghai bus stops IN ENGLISH! - Shanghaiist: News, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Events and More in Shanghai, China.

Man wants China to return to traditional characters

The desire of amny in Chian to return to traditional characters:

Man wants China to return to traditional characters - Shanghaiist: News, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Events and More in Shanghai, China.

Preserving ancient Tang Dynasty music in Xi'an

Preserving ancient Tang Dynasty music in Xi'an - Shanghaiist: News, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Events and More in Shanghai, China.

Locals in Xi'an are working to preserve the art of ancient Tang Dynasty court music. Dating back to the seventh century, this music is said to be comparable to Europe's Gregorian chants in age, which are "commonly described as the earliest written music".

with a link to Keeping China's Ancient Music Alive

Preserving ancient Tang Dynasty music in Xi'an

Preserving ancient Tang Dynasty music in Xi'an - Shanghaiist: News, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Events and More in Shanghai, China.

Locals in Xi'an are working to preserve the art of ancient Tang Dynasty court music. Dating back to the seventh century, this music is said to be comparable to Europe's Gregorian chants in age, which are "commonly described as the earliest written music".

with a link to Keeping China's Ancient Music Alive

Tales of Old Shanghai

Tales of Old Shanghai by Graham Earnshaw.
Shanghai. See the pride and confidence of the Shanghainese stride".

h/t to Pidgin English in Old Shanghai - Shanghaiist: News, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Events and More in Shanghai, China.