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1 day ago

Draco Malfoy Is Now a Lunar New Year Mascot. Sure, Why Not.

Move over zodiac horses—Draco Malfoy is having a moment. In the run-up to the Year of the Horse,...

4 days ago

This Weekend’s Pop-Ups: Fashion, Food, and Zines

Editor's Note: This roundup comes from Martina, a new contributor who explores Shanghai through a...

6 days ago

[Bad Decisions]: I Paid 8,000 RMB for an Apartment Key That Didn’t Work

Shelling out 8,000 RMB for a dud apartment key—now that's a masterclass in bad decisions.

11 days ago

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

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

14 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

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...

27 days ago

Looking for Freelancers / Contributors

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

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...

2 months ago

Where to Board Your Pet for Christmas and New Year 2026

Got holiday plans that aren't pet-friendly? Check out B&M's luxury Qingpu resort with suites and...

2 months ago

When Cross-Border Work Goes Wrong: 3 Cases Foreign Pros Should Know

Three real disputes - one product recall, one resignation gone sideways, one remote-work fantasy...

2 months ago

Support Needed for Latte’s Surgery

Second Chance Animal Aid (SCAA) is trying to chip away at a ¥60,000 vet bill, and they've...

2 months ago

[Shanghai Streetside]: December 2025

Winter heat out there in Shanghai. Here's the last street fashion gallery for 2025. What a...

3 months ago

[Shanghai Streetside]: November 2025

A monthly photo gallery of all the fashionable people rocking fashionable clothes out there out...

4 months ago

[Bad Decisions]: I Got Scammed at a Tea House Near the Bund

A solo tourist. A friendly invitation. A “tea ceremony” that ended with a 3,000 RMB bill and a...

4 months ago

[The List]: Volunteering in Shanghai

Feed the babies who don't have enough to eat. Shoe the children with no shoes on their feet....

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