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27 days 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,...

28 days ago

Looking for Freelancers / Contributors

SmartShanghai is looking for sharp-eyed people to help us cover what’s new and interesting in...

28 days ago

[Party Pictures]: Scenes From Shanghai’s NYE Parties \ VOL.2

From countdowns to closing time, these were Shanghai’s NYE party moments.

30 days 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...

31 days ago

[Party Pictures]: Scenes From Shanghai’s NYE Parties \ VOL.1

From countdowns to closing time, these were Shanghai’s NYE party moments.

1 month ago

How to Pay in China as a Foreign Tourist

Paying in China is mostly done by scanning QR codes — even tourists can use Alipay and WeChat Pay...

1 month ago

The 2026 Agenda: What’s Happening & When

New year means new things, so learn what holidays, festivals and celebrations to expect in this...

1 month ago

The Louvre Comes to Shanghai for the First Time

The Louvre has brought over 300 pieces of Islamic art to Shanghai for the first time, covering...

1 month ago

China Advances Global Healthcare Innovation at 2025 SinoUnited Health Forum

SinoUnited Health’s 2025 International Medical Forum wrapped with global experts converging in...

1 month ago

NYE In Shanghai: Two Parties Worth The Plan (Plus Free Tickets)

It's not too late to join 2 of the hottest parties in town.

1 month ago

A First Look at What’s Open (and Coming) at Bund City Hall

After years of restoration and a very soft opening earlier this year, the old Bund City Hall has...

1 month ago

ALTER. X Sugar House Takeover Alila Shanghai Countdown Party

ALTER. and Sugar House don't do New Year's Eve as an afterthought. For the end of 2025, the two...

1 month ago

Pop Mart’s Crybaby Gets Its Own Exhibition — And It’s Huge

Pop Mart's most emotionally fragile mascot is getting the full immersive treatment starting...

1 month ago

YUYINTOWN Launches with Specters 3.0 and Two New Music Venues

YUYINTOWN has arrived! The new project from the Yuyintang team has been putting in the final...

2 months ago

Inside Shanghai’s Most Mesmerizing Time-Travel Exhibition

Touching Infinity: Art Beyond Time fills the 176-year-old building with more than 160 timekeeping...

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