Shanghai

Xi’s SCO moment: Strategy or an accident of history? - opinion

Xi Jinping has sought to build an alternative pole of power by weaving together Russia’s desperation, India’s caution, and the Islamic world’s grievances.

CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. It is tempting to argue that fortune has been on China’s side, says the writer.
Defense ministers from across the world, applaud following a group photo, before the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, Shandong province, China June 26, 2025.

'New world order' awaits results of China-India rapprochement - analysis

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, March 11, 2025.

Mediation and condemnation: BRICS nations weigh in on Israel-Iran attacks

 Rose Girone

World's oldest Holocaust survivor, Rose Girone, passed away at age 113


Shanghai Museum's 'Meowseum Nights' lets visitors bring their cats to the Bastet temple exhibit

"About five or six cats got loose every night during 'Meowseum Nights', but none made it far before they were caught."

 Shanghai cats.

From world records to hosting Jewish refugees - Shanghai has it all

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 91

 The Shanghai skyline

Visting some of China's biggest cities – Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing

Marvel at the cutting-edge technology of Shenzhen, the world records of Shanghai, and the stunning historic architecture of Beijing.

 THE GREAT Wall of China is easily accessible from Beijing.

Israeli filmmaker Shira Geffen wins prize at Shanghai International Film Festival

Geffen's film, The Event Horizon, was the only Israeli film accepted to the festival, which is the largest in Asia.

 Poster for "The Event Horizon" by Israeli filmmaker Shira Geffen

Shanghai's Jewish refugee history takes center stage in new oratorio

As an "open port," a visa wasn't required for those arriving in Shanghai from Europe, mainly by boat.

 A police van sits outside the Shanghai Jewish Refugee Museum in Shanghai, China November 17, 2023

Putin reassures Asian allies of Russia's stability after Wagner mutiny

Putin's speech and emphasis on Russia's unity at a meeting with key allies appeared to show how keen he is to remove any doubts about his own authority.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a summit of leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) via a video conference call at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, July 4, 2023.

Iran to be accepted to SCO at summit attended by Putin and Xi

China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will participate in the virtual summit, which will be Putin’s first appearance at an international event.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping before an extended-format meeting of heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit (SCO) member states in Samarkand, Uzbekistan September 16, 2022.

After COVID, Israeli culture returns to center stage in Shanghai


Elon Musk expected to visit China this week, meet officials

Musk is expected to meet senior Chinese officials and visit Tesla's Shanghai plant, two of the sources said.

Elon Musk gestures during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2019.

Is China the next world peacemaker? - opinion

Just last month, China successfully brokered a Saudi-Iranian rapprochement and indicated that it wishes to play peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine.

 CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER Qin Gang attends a conference in Shanghai, last week. He has told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that Beijing is ready to help facilitate peace talks.

Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators

"Even though zero-COVID is over, these people who sacrificed their freedom for us are still in prison."

 Police officers stand guard as people protest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions and hold a vigil to commemorate the victims of a fire in Urumqi, as outbreaks of the coronavirus disease continue, in Beijing, China, November 27, 2022.