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).
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.
Julia Li
Chinese - SmSh Contributor
Born in Beijing, now based in Shanghai. Still judges every roast duck against the ones from home.
Sal
United States - SmSh Contributor
Writer and self-professed Shanghai Badman for 17 years, founder of Popasuda Sound, and father of the one Nesta.
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.
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.
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
Heatwolves
United States - SmSh Team
Writer, producer, founder of the music label/collective, Love Bang, and a Shanghai character since 2007.
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.
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.
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.
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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