One person tested positive in Shanghai. In response, Chinese officials locked down the Shanghai Disneyland and tested 34,000 visitors. The tests came back negative. So, what did this stunt achieve? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: China locks down Shanghai Disneyland after one Covid case

Shanghai Disneyland was closed Monday over a single coronavirus case, as Chinese authorities pressed ahead with their zero-infection strategy ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Shanghai Disneyland closed over single COVID-19 case

China is witnessing a sudden surge in covid-19 cases, the country has logged a fifth straight day of new infections. This comes just days after country contained two separate Delta outbreaks in its north eastern and coastal provinces.

China fights new Covid crisis, outbreaks linked to Shanghai tourists

An internal communique issued by China’s Shanghai University has raised eyebrows of many after it ordered its colleges to report students who identify as LGBTQ+ or “non-heterosexual”.

Chinese university asks colleges to compile list of LGTBQ+ students, stokes fears of ‘crackdown’

A restaurant on the 120th floor, yes you read that right, Shanghai has opened the world’s highest luxury restaurant, situated on the 120th floor of a skyscraper.

At 2,000 feet, Shanghai opens world's highest hotel

The world's highest luxury hotel, boasting a restaurant on the 120th floor and 24-hour personal butler service, has opened in Shanghai to guests with deep pockets and a head for heights.

Luxury in the clouds: Shanghai opens world's highest hotel

A number of China's top regulators published draft guidelines on Monday dictating how apps must protect the privacy and personal information of users. The rules, drafted under the guidance of the Cyberspace Administration of China along with its Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration of Market Regulation, come as China's tech giants face an ongoing wave of scrutiny from policymakers.

Chinese regulators issue draft rules on privacy protection for app users

China plans to roll out an outbound investment scheme to new regions as it looks to meet onshore investors’ asset allocation needs, reports said China will expand the Qualified Domestic Limited Partner(QDLP) trials already underway in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen region.

World Business Watch: China to further expand investor scheme

Russia has supported India that bilateral matter should not be raised at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) forum. The development comes after Pakistan has been attempting to raise India-Pakistan matters at the Beijing Headquartered organization.

Russia supports India at SCO; says the bilateral matter should not be raised

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived in Tehran where he will meet his Iranian counterpart and discuss bilateral defence ties. His visit comes a day after he urged the Persian Gulf countries to resolve their differences through dialogue based on mutual respect.

India's defence minister lands in Iran, will discuss bilateral ties

ShanghaiPRIDE, one of China`s longest running gay pride groups, said it was cancelling all activities and events for the foreseeable future, citing the need to protect the "safety" of its people and prompting a chorus of regret on social media.

Chinese LGBT group ShanghaiPRIDE halts work to 'protect safety'

A US warplane approached within 100 km of the Chinese city of Shanghai as the US, China clash over consulate closures took a new and dangerous turn. Watch: The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian.

US anti-submarine aircraft approaches within 100 km of China's Shanghai

Following months of closure, limited numbers of movie goers were allowed back into cinemas on Monday in Shanghai where the risk of virus infection is considered low. Customers wore masks, left open seats between them and observed other safety precautions.

Movie theatres reopen in many China cities

After a six-month of closure, some of the cinema halls in Chinese cities from Shanghai to Chengdu reopened on Monday as the world's second largest movie market recovers from painful losses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Cinemas in China begin to reopen after six-month closure

Hong Kong dropped two places and is now the world's sixth-most expensive city for expats, according to a survey released on Wednesday. However, Singapore continues to maintain its position as the second-costliest place in Asia.

Hong Kong loses two spots to become world's sixth-costliest city

The head of the Shanghai Sports Bureau has told local media that the city has been offered to host two Formula One races this year but the decision has been made over to accept the offer.

China offered two Formula one races this year: Shanghai official

Over a hundred people gathered in China's financial hub of Shanghai on Sunday (June 14) to take part in the city's eighth annual Pride Run, one of a series of events happening over nine days to raise public awareness for the LGBT community.

Shanghai holds smaller annual Pride Run amid coronavirus pandemic

After battling coronavirus, China has opened the lockdown for its citizens. Following that, there were May Day celebrations throughout the country. Shanghai, in particular, recorded a footfall of over 1 million visitors in the first two days of the five-day May Day holiday.

Shanghai sees over 1 million visitors on May Day

A six-month-old giant panda cub Jia Jia zai, son of his mother Jia Jia, began to meet visitors through the glasses of the panda house in the Shanghai Wildlife Zoo on Saturday.

Panda cub meets visitors in Shanghai

Walt Disney Co's Shanghai Disneyland said on Monday it will resume a limited number of resort operations as the first step of a phased reopening, although the main theme park will remain shut amid worries about the coronavirus outbreak.

Shanghai Disneyland resumes some resort ops as coronavirus infections slow

Shanghai Disneyland

Apple sold fewer than half a million smartphones in China in February, government data showed on Monday, as the coronavirus outbreak halved demand for all such devices.

Apple sells fewer than 500,000 smartphones in China in February amid coronavirus

With severe travel restrictions in China during the coronavirus outbreak, it seemed that most people would miss this year's cherry blossom season. Botanical gardens in Shanghai remain closed to contain the virus that has caused the COVID-19 disease, but you can still enjoy them on the internet.

Cherry blossoms online after virus closes parks

Consequences of the Coronavirus - Air travel is restricted, international business close down

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