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.
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.
Toni Ventura
Spanish - SmSh Contributer
Spanish F&B lifer who’s been on the supply side of Shanghai’s restaurant scene for years. Knows who's opening, closing, and who's changing chefs before the press release goes out.
natashaaaa
Chinese - SmSh Team
Proud mom. Covers education and health with a parent’s eye — translating policies, school options, and hospital fine print for people who grew up elsewhere.
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.
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
Sal
United States - SmSh Contributor
Writer and self-professed Shanghai Badman for 17 years, founder of Popasuda Sound, and father of the one Nesta.
Evan Taylor
- SmSh Contributor
Transpacific homeless for over a decade (maybe will settle down someday). Can be found on cheap tennis courts and exploring old buildings.
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.
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.
Heatwolves
United States - SmSh Team
Writer, producer, founder of the music label/collective, Love Bang, and a Shanghai character since 2007.
Julia Li
Chinese - SmSh Contributor
Born in Beijing, now based in Shanghai. Still judges every roast duck against the ones from home.
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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