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2 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...

2 months ago

[Shanghai Streetside]: January 2026

Bursting out of the gate with hot, hot, hot looks in 2026. Here's the first street fashion...

2 months ago

SCIS Open House | New Year Edition 2026

Start the new year with purpose. Join the SCIS Open House and discover how meaningful learning,...

2 months ago

Meet James Nelligan, Head of School at Shanghai American School

Discover learning, curiosity, and growth at SAS.

2 months ago

Why Live Pro-Wrestling Is Such a Good Night Out

I went to a live pro-wrestling show once, mostly out of curiosity. Loud crowd, zero expectations....

2 months ago

A King’s College Online Master’s, Built for Busy Shanghai Professionals

King’s College London now offers online master’s programmes designed for globally mobile...

2 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,...

2 months ago

Looking for Freelancers / Contributors

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

2 months ago

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

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

2 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...

2 months ago

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

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

2 months 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...

2 months ago

How to Find an Apartment in Shanghai: The Essential Guide

From leases to neighborhoods to not getting ghosted by your landlord—20 years of Shanghai rental...

2 months ago

The 2026 Agenda: What’s Happening & When

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

2 months 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...

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