Your News Round Up For The Month Of April

Pirates Of The Caribbean Coming To Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland will feature the world’s first ever Pirates-themed land in a Disney theme park. The land will be named treasure cove and will be solely dedicated to the successful movie franchise, Pirates Of The Caribbean. It has been announced that there will be an all-new-high-technology boat ride attraction as guests are taken down into the ocean depths with Captain Jack Sparrow. The Disney Resort remains on target to open at the end of 2015. Shiver me timbers.

Environmental Pollution Experts, Welcome To China

China is making it easier for expats to settle down in the country, particularly for top foreign talent and experts

within the environmental pollution and pollution treatment sectors. China grants its version of green card to

foreigners in certain categories such as people with skills “needed by the state”, high value investors and spouses, but since the country started to grant such green cards in 2004, only 6,000 foreigners have received them. Have the floodgates finally opened?

Toxic Plastic Mobile Phone Covers

The city’s quality watchdog has warned residents to beware of cheap plastic mobile phone covers that could contain

hazardous toxic plasticisers and poisonous, carcinogenic compounds. The toxins are particularly harmful to children

and pregnant women. The advice is to keep covers away from the under three year olds, as they are the age group most likely to put the covers in their mouths.

Tap Water Improvements

Efforts have been made to improve the quality of tap water in Shanghai. The Shanghai Water Authority is beginning

to plant sequoia trees in and around the Qingcaosha Reservoir, a major source of tap water for the city. Shen Yichen, general manager of the Chengtou Raw Water Co. told Shanghai Daily that about 700 trees will be planted in three years to stem the eutrophication which leads to excessive plant growth and decay. The trees are expected to reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus materials in the water.