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12 days 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...

15 days ago

Living In: Kangqiao – What's It Like Out There?

A brutally honest neighborhood guide, written by the people who actually live there.

15 days ago

Mac DeMarco in Shanghai — Two Nights, Two Moods, One Slacker Legend

Remember discovering Salad Daysor staying up all night on Spotify just chasing Mac DeMarco's...

16 days ago

The 2026 Essential Guide to Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health In Shanghai

An updated rundown of mental health resources in Shanghai — from key terms to clinics.

17 days 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...

17 days ago

20 Standout Year of the Horse Capsules (2026)

The Year of the Fire Horse is trotting in, and with it comes the usual stampede of Lunar New Year...

18 days ago

It’s That Time Again: Meat Hanging Everywhere in Shanghai

Outside shops and apartment blocks, Làwèi (腊味) — ducks, chickens, sausages, fish, even giant...

19 days 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...

23 days ago

Adidas Made Lunar New Year Outfits for Your Dog

Adidas is giving its pet line a Lunar New Year makeover. The latest drop includes miniature...

23 days ago

A 24-Hour Self-Service Foreign Language Bookshop in Shanghai

There's a tiny secondhand foreign-language bookshop in Xujiahui that feels less like a shop and...

23 days ago

Explore Culture Together: SCIS Temple Fair 2026 for Families

Celebrate the New Year with the SCIS Family!

24 days 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.

24 days ago

A Winter Ice Rink With Shanghai’s Best View

Skate on the Huangpu River with stunning Lujiazui skyline views.

25 days ago

What It’s Like to Do an MBA at CEIBS Shanghai (In 3 Days)

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26 days 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...

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