Shanghai Scrap

I’ve just returned to Shanghai after a long flight delay in Tianjin, most of which was spent in newspapers, magazines and – later – blogs. Three hours of reading on various topics and what sticks with me is “The Social Problems Embodied in 11 Yuan” – a post and translation (of an op-ed) by Danwei (the original was published by Southern Metropolis Daily). It is pointed, relevant, insightful, and elegantly written (the title is proof enough of that last fact). Highly recommended.

[For readers outside of China: the editorial concerns a deadly stampede for discounted cooking oil that took place earlier this week in Chongqing. The value of the discount was 11 yuan, or US$1.49.]