Designed by interiors firm Neri & Hu, much of the room's minimal yet comfortable furniture comes from the company's Stella Works brand. Crafted from a stunning charcoal-coloured marble, the rainfall ...

On Shanghai's Bund, it's a relief to see the waterfront thronged with people. Last time I stood here – back in February 2020, in the first days of the Covid-19 pandemic – I was entirely alone.