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8 days ago

Shanghai Gets Serious (Again) About Smoking

Someone's good news is someone else's bad news: Shanghai is, once again, tightening up on...

29 days ago

It’s Getting a Bit Tougher (Again) to Get a Work Visa

If you're a foreigner working in Shanghai — or hoping to — the paperwork might be getting a...

1 month ago

Checking Out Sugar Overload "London" Bakery Amam. Is It Actually from London?

That corner of Wujiang Lu and Maoming Lu must now have one of the highest bakery-per-sqm ratios...

1 month ago

Shanghai Just Hit 1,000 Parks. That’s 9.5m² Per Person

Remember when Shanghai said it was getting greener? Yeah...turns out they weren't joking.

2 months ago

Is Shanghai Nightlife Dead? Reddit Has Thoughts

A Reddit thread titled "After 10 years, clubbing in Shanghai hasn't changed much" sparked a...

2 months ago

International Pro Hockey Is Back in Shanghai This March

Big-arena ice hockey is returning to Shanghai. This March 5 and 7, the Shanghai Dragons will...

2 months ago

Shanghai at the Movies: 8 Famous Film Scenes and What Those Places Look Like Now

Shanghai on screen: iconic movie scenes you can still spot around the city.

3 months ago

The 2026 Guide to Kids Indoor Activities for Rainy Days

Twenty-plus places where kids can burn energy, make stuff, and lose their minds indoors — so you...

3 months ago

5 Kid-Friendly Art Shows to See in Shanghai Right Now

Dinos, Crybaby, Zootopia, space travel, and movie sets — it’s not your average art crawl.

4 months ago

Why Are Strangers in China Meeting Up to Cut Cakes?

The always-excellent China Skinny marketing blog (subscribe to their newsletter) hasa great piece...

4 months ago

The Other Big Christmas Market Opens This Weekend – Here's the Ticket Situation

Bit of confusion this year: there are two big Christmas markets, about 800 meters apart, both...

6 months ago

[Bad Decisions]: I Got Scammed at a Tea House Near the Bund

A solo tourist. A friendly invitation. A “tea ceremony” that ended with a 3,000 RMB bill and a...

7 months ago

12 Bands. 2 Nights: Indian Summer Underground Rock Festival Hits This Weekend

Two nights, twelve bands, zero excuses—Shanghai’s underground scene takes the stage this weekend.

9 months ago

How to Get a Chinese Green Card (Permanent Residency) in 2025

A plain-English guide to getting a Chinese Green Card in 2025 — updated process, requirements,...

1 year ago

Shanghai's F&B Shake-Up: Sherpa's, Simply Thai, Camel Group & More Bow Out

It's been a tough week for Shanghai's F&B industry, with several iconic brands and groups.

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