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

Responses to China's Tax Extensions for Expatriates

2021-01-01 - By Jacob Aldaco

You've seen news floating by now. But grab a cup of coffee, and dive into this piece for some interesting perspectives on the news. Read more...
Symmetry Breakfast's Michael Zee Says Farewell to Shanghai

2021-07-22 - By Jacob Aldaco

Last orders and parting reflections from one of Shanghai's most soothing Insta accounts Read more...
[Shanghai Famous]: The Iron Chef Matthew Ona

2021-07-02 - By Jacob Aldaco

The Chef, Actor, and Author Looks Back on Ten Years in Shanghai Read more...
KILLER All Day Free-flow Deal at Shanghai Hot Springs

2021-06-15 - By Jacob Aldaco

149 RMB gets you free-flow beer ALL day + access to the pools and jacuzzi's. This is gonna be POPULAR. Go before everyone else figures out how hot this deal is. Read more...
Holy Sh... 'Sleep No More' is Insane. We Went Behind the Scenes..

2021-05-28 - By Jacob Aldaco

It's dark, it's mysterious, it's sexual, it's BISEXUAL, it's fooking amazing. SmartShanghai gets an insider's look at Sleep No More with their Resident Director. Read more...
HUGE Changes to China's Tax Laws for Foreigners in 2022

2021-05-21 - By Jacob Aldaco

SmartShanghai sits down with Carlo D'Andrea former Chairperson of EU Cham Shanghai to walk us through the tax changes that will impact foreigners. Read more...
BURGER ALERT: Five Guys Opens This Monday at 11am

2021-04-23 - By Jacob Aldaco

Google, what is Five Guys Burger Shanghai? It's the American Fast Food diner that lets you put up to 15 toppings on a burger for FREE opening 2021 across from IAPM mall. Read more...
New Food Delivery Platform JSS Is Launching in Shanghai

2021-02-05 - By Jacob Aldaco

Is it possible for another delivery platform to break into Shanghai? Read more...
[Shanghai Famous]: Snap!'s Jeffrey "Davenport"

2018-12-14 - By Jacob Aldaco

Snapping around town with the party promoter's main man, Mr. Davenport. Read more...
[Shanghai Famous]: US Consul General Sean Stein

2018-11-30 - By Jacob Aldaco

The US's Consul General talks about the factors driving Shanghai's growth, America's cultural prowess, and being a parent in the city. Read more...
Sneak Peak: Glam Is Doing a Vegan Fine Dining Pop-Up

2017-11-24 - By Jacob Aldaco

M on the Bund (and their bougey cocktail offshoot Glam ) is collaborating with Hong Kong's Grassroot's... Read more...
[Shanghai Famous]: British Consul General John Edwards

2017-11-17 - By Jacob Aldaco

CG John Edwards tells us about British business, what the consulate does, has a word for entrepreneurs, and tells us where he likes to eat... depending on who's paying. Read more...
[Shanghai Famous]: Symmetry Breakfast's Michael Zee

2017-11-03 - By Jacob Aldaco

The creator of the soothing Instagram phenomenon with 700,000 followers, Symmetry Breakfast, talks to us about his rise to cookbook fame and life in Shanghai. Read more...
[Net Worth]: Rich Fernandez on Breaking Communication Barriers at Google

2017-10-30 - By Jacob Aldaco

Ahead of his leadership workshop in Shanghai on November 30, SmSh talked with CEO Rich Fernandez, about his time in Executive Development at Google and how the leadership institute he now leads, was born there. Read more...
Born at Google: An Executive Leadership Workshop Is Coming to Shanghai

2017-10-26 - By Jacob Aldaco

Started at Google as the most popular executive leadership training program at the behemoth company, " Search Inside Yourself Institute ", is coming to Shanghai November 30 and December 1, at Read more...
[Undercurrents]: Snap! - the New Gay Scene Moguls

2017-10-20 - By Jacob Aldaco

Ahead of their one year anniversary, SmSh sits down with the Snap! gents, stirring things up in Shanghai's gay scene. Read more...
105 Years Young... Happy Birthday Shanghai American School!

2017-09-18 - By Jacob Aldaco

This is a piece of Shanghai modern history, folks. This past Sunday, Shanghai American School turned 105 years old — by jove, that is a lot ... Read more...
[Hotelier]: The Next Wave of Shanghai Luxury Hotels

2017-09-11 - By Jacob Aldaco

More new luxury hotels to open Shanghai branches. Here's a look at the Bulgari, Bellagio, and Edition Hotels slated for the last quarter of 2017. Read more...
[The List]: Gay Bars In Shanghai

2016-07-26 - By Jacob Aldaco

Here's what's out there for gay bars in Shanghai. Cocktails and cruise control in the city's small but resilient gay nightlife scene. Read more...
[First Bite]: Le Rooftop, A Terrace of Public Privacy

2015-08-18 - By Jacob Aldaco

Le Rooftop is the rebranded theme terrace owned by longtime Shanghai restaurateur Read more...

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