In the “Blazing Age of Red” during the 1970s, a time much praised by Chinese poets and writers, the sky was as grim as the walled land. Where all shared the same gaunt expressions and social mannerisms. Where all wore the same blue-grey uniforms. Yet, when four young women walk out of Shanghai’s narrow lanes and alleys, their aspiration for excellence and fierce pursuit of love casts a colourful light against this gloomy background; making life meaningful and valuable again. Those Shanghai Girls tells a brilliant story about contemporary China as it continues to transform and adapt to this beautiful new world.

Wendy Cai was born in Shanghai in the 1960s. Having graduated from the Shanghai University of Science and Technology, she also received government certification as a business administrator and engineer. Wendy supervised the technical furnishing department of the Shanghai Yanzhong Industrial Co., Ltd (the first listed company in Shanghai) before relocating to Australia and New Zealand to study business administration. ... More