Megan Shank is an editor, writer and translator living in Shanghai, China.
I edited this piece by Lauren Hilgers. It ran in our December edition.
Business
Tough to Swallow
Tightening regulations are changing the face of China’s pharmaceutical industry.
By Lauren Hilgers (Shanghai)
At the junction of three major rail lines outside of Beijing at Shijiazhuang, China’s pharmaceutical row, warehouses are pumping out antibiotics and pain medication. Assembly-line workers bottle endless [...]
I’ll be speaking live about Christmas in China on NPR’s The Bryant Park Project 8am Christmas morning EST. Tune in, cheer on.
UPDATE: Here’s the link to my segment.
For The Huffington Post:
How about a Facebook Race?
By Megan Shank
Growing up a Nebraskan, I was taught to deeply distrust Iowans—particularly while driving. I have learned that although they are poky behind the wheel, Iowans have expertly navigated the American electoral system to their advantage, drumming up much hubbub and hard cash for the state with [...]
I am getting back on the blog after two weeks of holiday and then two weeks of adjusting to working life again, but I have to say this is horrible news for me and the residents of Discworld:
Terry Pratchett Says He Has Alzheimer’s
RAPHAEL G. SATTER | December 12, 2007 07:20 PM EST | AP
LONDON [...]