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Welcome to SmartShanghai.com, the leading English-language online magazine in Shanghai for over two decades. Since our inception, we've been dedicated to bringing you the most engaging, insightful, and irreverent coverage of the city's vibrant life.

Our distinctive editorial voice, combined with a genuine passion for Shanghai, has made us a trusted source for everything happening in this dynamic city.

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SmSh Team & Contributors
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Eva Zhai
Chinese - SmSh Staff Contributer
In Shanghai for over four years now. Fitness lover. Very amateur badminton player. Love reading. Sometimes I write about the little things in this big city.
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Will Griffith
United States - SmSh Contributer
Photographer, videographer, writer, and music promoter living in Shanghai. He’s the founder of LiveChinaMusic - a platform dedicated to China's evolving underground music scene.
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Thomas Jaehndel
German - SmSh Contributor
Moved to Shanghai when there was only one subway line. Proud record-keeper of the city’s development. Enjoys showing the city’s splendor to visitors and residents. And DJs...
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Hien
Australian - Smash Team
Partner at SmartShanghai and founder of Smash-Asia. Father of two young daughters, passionate about family adventures, travel, great food, and uncovering hidden gems.
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Suki Liang
- SmSh Streetside Photographer
Shanghai‑based streetside photographer. Captures the style, energy, and individuality of the city’s streets. Has collaborated with SmSh to define Shanghai’s unique vibe.
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Alex Weng
German - SmSh Team
Guiding SmSh's journey for 20 years. Proud father, early riser who loves biking through a peaceful, empty Shanghai at dawn, dreaming of a city that stays that tranquil
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Sal
United States - SmSh Contributor
Writer and self-professed Shanghai Badman for 17 years, founder of Popasuda Sound, and father of the one Nesta.
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Calvin Chua
Singaporean -
Based in Shanghai since 2016, mostly eating, exploring, and pretending to be busy. Big on animals, good restaurants, cool events, and organizing life with spreadsheets just to feel in control.
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Toni Ventura
Spanish - SmSh Contributer
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Martina
Spanish - SmSh Contributor
Spanish writer exploring Shanghai through fashion, subcultures, and whatever feels worth chasing. Driven by curiosity, FOMO, and a restless sense of style (and hairstyle).
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Simon Yue
Canadian - SmSh Contributer
Simon Yue is an multi-diciplinary Design Director with twenty years living in Shanghai. He is an avid contributor of the design community within Shanghai with a keen interest in collaborating, teaching, and learning from fellow peers.
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Julia Li
Chinese - SmSh Contributor
Born in Beijing, now based in Shanghai. Still judges every roast duck against the ones from home.
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