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Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

How to Use WeChat to Buy Movie Tickets in Shanghai

2020-08-25 - By Anthony Gates

Movies, tickets, cinemas – everything you need, all without leaving WeChat. Read more...
This is How and Where to Get LASIK (and More) in Shanghai

2020-08-10 - By SmSh

Fix your fuzzy eyes. Read more...
Your Air Con is Filthy. This is How to Get it Professionally Cleaned.

2020-07-09 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Unleash the icy winds of the north! Read more...
Pets Get Sick Too. This is How to Get Pet Insurance for Their Vet Bills.

2020-07-07 - By SmSh

An explainer! Read more...
Here's An Easy Way To Get Tested For COVID-19

2020-06-22 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Getting stabbed in the brain for travel, work or peace of mind. Read more...
How to Get Prescription Drugs Delivered to Your Door

2020-06-01 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

You can get your meds delivered by JD and it's almost definitely totally legal. Read more...
How To Get Health Insurance In Shanghai

2020-04-17 - By SmSh

A run-down of your options, and some questions to consider. You know, just in case. Read more...
Moving and Storage, Sorted: How to Move Even If You’re Not in China

2020-04-14 - By Lynn Yen

Life in cubic meters. Read more...
How To Send Face Masks Back Home With SF Express

2020-04-10 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Getting crucial (or non-crucial) supplies to your folks overseas. Read more...
Yes, Foreigners Can Use Alipay — This Is How

2020-04-03 - By SmSh

The easiest way to order McDonald's delivery. And transfer money and everything else. Updated for 2020! Read more...
This Is How To Get Married in China

2020-03-25 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

We go through it step-by-step with a professional. Read more...
[How To]: Get Your Shanghai Color Code

2020-03-03 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

What color are you? Is that about to become a question people have to answer in Shanghai, like it is in Hangzhou ? Though it's not mandatory in... Read more...
[How to]: Take Your Pet Out of China

2020-02-07 - By SmSh

All-new and UPDATED for 2020, with Coronavirus advice! Read more...
[How To]: Get Your Government Ration of Face Masks

2020-02-04 - By SmSh

You want them. You need them. You can have them. Read more...
We Asked Two American Chefs How to Shop Costco. This is How They Do It.

2020-01-17 - By Christopher St Cavish

4,166rmb later... Read more...
[How To]: Get An E-Bike in Shanghai

2020-01-14 - By Lynn Yen

Freedom on two wheels. Read more...
20 Ways to Beat Boredom in 2020

2020-01-01 - By SmSh

You're what? Bored? Not in Shanghai, you're not. Here's some ideas. Read more...
[How To]: Return Stuff On Taobao

2019-12-12 - By Yalan Bao

What to do when it doesn't work out. Read more...
[How To]: Use Alipay Without A Chinese Bank Card

2019-11-25 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Yes! Finally! For real! Read more...
How To: Get A Fast-Tracked, Temporary Driver's License In Shanghai

2019-11-01 - By SmSh

The process is fast but there are limits. Read more...

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