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5 months ago

International Women’s Day Events Around Shanghai

March 8 marks International Women's Day, a global moment that has existed for over a century,...

5 months ago

Reopened: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and Here’s What You Need to Know

Interactive exhibits and a science adventure await at Shanghai’s revamped museum.

5 months ago

Reminder: Eat Some Tangyuan Today, It's Yuan Xiao Jie

FYI, today is Yuan Xiao Jie (元宵节) -- The Lantern Festival. It's the 15th day of the new year on...

5 months ago

The Hai is Closing – But Not For Long

The Hai at 35 Yongjia Lu, that humble spot just outside Shanghai Culture Square, is closing its...

5 months ago

Shanghai’s Last Newspaper Stand Is Here to Stay

Shanghai's last newspaper stand, which was supposed to close by the end of 2025, has reopened....

5 months ago

Penicillin Shanghai Temporarily Shuts Down Amidst Investor Dispute

Penicillin Shanghai, the local outpost of the Hong Kong-based cocktail bar ranked 27th in Asia's...

5 months ago

Wear It Once, Return It Never: Taobao’s Anti-Scam Solution

There's a new look circulating on Taobao: massive, front-and-center price tags slapped across...

6 months ago

Panlong Tiandi: A "New Xintiandi" with Watertown Vibes, Out in Qingpu

People have been talking about Panlong Tiandi like it's the "new Xintiandi" out in Qingpu, so we...

6 months ago

Yu Garden Lantern Festival Is Back — And 2026 Is All About Horses

The Yu Garden Lantern Festival has become a yearly fixture in Shanghai's Chinese New Year...

6 months ago

This Kids Craft Is Getting Very Serious in China

At first, it looks almost too simple to be interesting: tiny plastic beads, a pegboard, and an...

6 months ago

Luckin Takes Over a Former Starbucks and Tries Something New

Luckin has quietly taken over a former Starbucks at Lanhai International Plaza, opening a new...

6 months ago

A Winter Ice Rink With Shanghai’s Best View

Skate on the Huangpu River with stunning Lujiazui skyline views.

6 months ago

Why an App Called “死了么 (Did I Die?)” Suddenly Went Viral on Chinese Social Media

An app with the very blunt name "死了么 (Did I Die?)" somehow climbed to the top of China's paid App...

6 months ago

IKEA to close 7 stores in China, including Shanghai’s biggest in Baoshan

If you've ever spent an afternoon at the IKEA Baoshan, here's a bummer: the city's biggest store,...

6 months ago

Inside Recasting the Past: Shanghai’s Exhibition of Chinese Bronze Art, Song to Qing

A Look at Song–Qing Dynasty Bronzes at Shanghai Museum East Branch explores 178 bronze...

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