Wang Yong

Chief Opinion Writer
From persuasion to penalty: Pouring cold water on outdoor smoking - China Opinion
Opinion

From persuasion to penalty: Pouring cold water on outdoor smoking

An effective control of outdoor smoking, a major initiative in Shanghai, ultimately requires the multi-dimensional efforts of society, and also depends on people's conscience.
A rambling route, a well-preserved landscape and a rural revival - China In Focus News
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A rambling route, a well-preserved landscape and a rural revival

It need not take a big crowd of urban visitors in cars to revive a rural region; an accessible rural rambling route plus a well-preserved rural landscape and community will do it.
Embracing integrated growth of city and countryside across different regions - China In Focus News
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Embracing integrated growth of city and countryside across different regions

Xiangfudang Lake in Zhejiang and Dongshe Village in Shanghai represent a new type of city development, which carefully combines business districts and rural landscapes.
Emulating the can-do spirit of senior exercisers for a healthy way of life - China In Focus News
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Emulating the can-do spirit of senior exercisers for a healthy way of life

Scenes of seniors exercising in local parks abound across China, and their persistence shows how courageous and confident they are in squaring up to old age that many of us fear.
Short videos are trendy, but written reports tell the whole story better - China Opinion
Opinion

Short videos are trendy, but written reports tell the whole story better

Deng Jianguo of the School of Journalism at Fudan University shares his experience and opinions regarding China's media development, especially that in Shanghai.
Ancient texts reveal wisdom of plant-based diet - China Opinion
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Ancient texts reveal wisdom of plant-based diet

"China may be known for its love of meat, but for some gourmands, vegetarian cooking was the highest culinary art."
Where relocated residents enjoy the best of both worlds - China In Focus News
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Where relocated residents enjoy the best of both worlds

Renovation of old residential areas has been high on Shanghai's agenda and the current relocation of dwellers in Qingpu District is a good example of low-carbon urban regeneration.
Festival freeze frame: Idyllic Shanghai village comes into focus - China In Focus News
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Festival freeze frame: Idyllic Shanghai village comes into focus

The Hydrangea Flower Festival in an idyllic village in suburban Shanghai is a platform for local shutterbugs to showcase their talent in capturing key moments of the 2-week event.
Connectivity matters in Shanghai's first long, rural rambling route - China In Focus News
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Connectivity matters in Shanghai's first long, rural rambling route

A cup of ginger lily coffee in an old pristine village in the western suburbs offers insights into Shanghai's first rustic rambling route, taking shape amid rural revitalization.
Pristine landscapes at the core: Pursuing a new type of urban growth - China In Focus News
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Pristine landscapes at the core: Pursuing a new type of urban growth

Hemu Village in suburban Shanghai is a fine embodiment of China and the city's new model of economic development that puts rural pristine landscapes at the core in urbanization.
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