Articles

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  The SmSh Essential Guide for Vegetarians and Vegans in Shanghai

  2020-11-24 - By Songbei Zhang

  Everything, everything, everything, in one place. Read more...

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  Here Are 10 Common Scams to Avoid in Shanghai

  2020-05-25 - By SmSh

  Ten common scams to avoid in Shanghai and around China. It's a SmSh PSA, updated for 2020. Read more...

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  Yes, Foreigners Can Use Alipay — This Is How

  2020-04-03 - By SmSh

  The easiest way to order McDonald's delivery. And transfer money and everything else. Updated for 2020! Read more...

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  [How to]: Take Your Pet Out of China

  2020-02-07 - By SmSh

  All-new and UPDATED for 2020, with Coronavirus advice! Read more...

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  [How To]: Recycle in Shanghai

  2018-11-08 - By Jin Qian

  Deep-diving into the city's dumpsters and coming out with a whole load of info about what to do with your trash. Read more...

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  [How to]: Get a Divorce in Shanghai

  2018-05-21 - By SmSh

  You and the spouse have a one-way ticket to Splitsville? Here is all you need to know about how to finalize that D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Read more...

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  The Essential Guide to Healthcare in Shanghai

  2018-03-01 - By Sarah Boorboor

  Healthcare 101: SmSh breaks down healthcare providers in Shanghai from emergency rooms to orthodontists, to make it all just a little less scary. Read more...

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  [How To]: Fix Everything Wrong With Your Apartment

  2018-02-23 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

  Your apartment's a wreck. So's your life. Here are the ways, DIY and not, you can fix one of those things. Read more...

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  When All Else Fails: Depression from the Inside and What to Do

  2017-09-22 - By Anonymous

  Recommendations on who to seek help from in Shanghai from someone who's been there. Read more...

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  [Tested]: The Shanghai Call Center

  2017-07-31 - By Sarah Boorboor

  Did you know Shanghai has a free, 24-hour translation service? We put them through the paces to see how good they really are. Read more...

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  [How to]: Be Happy in Shanghai

  2017-03-02 - By SmSh

  SmSh asks a social worker, a spiritual counselor, a helpline operator, a mindfulness trainer, and a life coach to find out. Read more...

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  [The List]: Nightclubs in Shanghai

  2016-08-04 - By SmSh

  Jumping music, slick deejays, fog machines and laser rays... Lookout weekend. Read more...

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  [The List]: Bowling for Shanghai

  2016-07-05 - By Rhiannon F.

  That creep can ROLL: Here's a list of all the bowling alleys in the city. If it's too hot or too rainy, hey there's always bowling. Read more...

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  [The List]: Housing Scams and Nightmares

  2016-05-12 - By SmSh

  Tales of fraud, deceit, deception, double-dealing, graft, chicanery -- and straight-up getting ripped off -- when endeavoring to find a home in Shanghai. Read more...

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  Lifeline Shanghai: Help When You Need It

  2016-04-26 - By SmSh

  A number to call when you're feeling down – like we all do sometimes. Confidential, non-judgmental support 365 days a year. Read more...

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  [The List]: Coworking Spaces

  2016-04-13 - By Andrew Cruz

  From the basic to the deluxe, here's the ultimate guide to temporary workspaces in Shanghai. Read more...

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  [How To]: Get a Dog License In China

  2016-03-28 - By SmSh

  If you've got a dog, you gotta get them legal, for many reasons. This is how. Read more...

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  [In-Depth]: The Ultimate Guide To Health Insurance In China

  2016-03-11 - By SmSh

  We've got you covered, so you can get covered. Read more...

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  [The Huge List]: Cinemas In Shanghai

  2016-01-22 - By SmSh

  A comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive, and yes... ultimate guide to everywhere in Shanghai you can catch a movie. Prices, popcorn rates, nearby restos, everything. Read more...

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  [The List]: Dim Sum Spots

  2015-09-25 - By Go Find Alice

  Five places around Shanghai to find that yum cha. Point to the heart... Read more...