China

A few bad apples

Chinese product pirates recently took their art a big step further. They pirated not the products themselves — in this case, Apple computers — but rather the entire store selling them.

A city within a city

The contrast between the British Shanghai of 100 years ago and the Chinese Shanghai of today couldn't be greater — but see for yourself, says Mike Pilewski.

The Oriental Pearl Tower. All photos: Mike Pilewski

Travelogs 3/2011 invites us to discover the historic heart of Shanghai, built when Britain was a colonial power. This district, called the Bund, is now surrounded by an ultra-modern megacity. Come with us on a little tour of the modern sights.

Travelogs 3/2011: Discovering British Shanghai

Spotlight 3/2011

GRAMMAR TEST
Part of two authentic language exams at levels A2 and B2.

EXTRA BOOKLET
A 24-page short story you can also hear on Spotlight Audio.

Wal-Mart's new food strategy

Healthier food from Wal-Mart? That's the plan. Mike Pilewski has the details.

The flag of the People's Republic of China is a red field with five golden stars. All photos: Mike Pilewski

Five must-see places in China

Westerners usually think of China in political or economic terms — as an emerging superpower. But the Middle Kingdom is also a fascinating travel destination. We take you to Beijing, the Great Wall, Nanjing, Shanghai and Hangzhou.