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Shanghai Life Articles

Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

[The Explainer]: This Is How You Buy Advertising on the Pudong Skyline

2021-07-23 - By Morgan Short

So you wanna get your name in lights... Read more...
SmSh x SCAA: Adopt These Summertime Cuties!

2021-07-17 - By SmSh

Lulu, Ollie, Kit Kat, and Taffy need loving homes. Maybe you've got space in yours? Read more...
SmSh x SCAA: Adopt These Adorable Cuties!

2021-06-18 - By SmSh

Trio of kittens Daisy, Chaplin, and Valentino and kitten pair Tofu and Queso. Read more...
Yes, Foreigners Can Use China’s New E-CNY Digital Currency

2021-05-21 - By SmSh

Alipay and WeChat pay are so 2020. Read more...
[COVID Update] Quarantine in Shanghai Extended to 21 days with a 7-Day Homestay

2021-05-15 - By SmSh

Last night, the office of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau for Epidemic Prevention and Control released new information for people entering China. Via their WeChat account , the... Read more...
SmSh x SCAA: Adopt These Adorable Cuties!

2021-04-28 - By SmSh

Jones, Wang Wang, Gatsby, Alani, and Hershey need loving homes. Maybe you've got space in yours? Read more...
Oh No! The Shanghai Hotline Is No More

2021-03-22 - By SmSh

The Shanghai Call Center, which has a 24/7 expat-focussed hotline service that offers support in over 10 foreign languages , has been... Read more...
Here's How To Report Something Lost or Stolen to the Police

2021-01-18 - By Lynn Yen

Spoiler: it's not that hard. Read more...
8 Big Shanghai Urban Developments to Look Forward to in 2021

2021-01-04 - By Isaac Lawless

Bigger! Better! Greener! Read more...
Didi Adds Three Useful Features to Its English App

2020-12-09 - By Beth Roulston

You know all those times you were out with friends and decided to carpool? You bust out your best Chinese to explain to the driver that you’ve got multiple stops only to be told to update this in the app, which you can't, because that feature is... Read more...
Hunting for Tomb Robbers at the Ju Qi Antique Market

2020-12-04 - By Songbei Zhang

Rooting around for gizmos, geegaws and grave goods. Read more...
Official 2021 Holidays Have Been Announced

2020-11-26 - By Beth Roulston

The official 2021 holiday schedule is out! Thai beaches may still be a way off but on the plus side, we get a sweet 3-day New Year’s and Mid-Autumn Festival break. Wondering about... Read more...
Knock, Knock: The Census is at the Door, Here's What to Expect

2020-10-15 - By Lynn Yen

Expect a knock on your door soon. The 7th National Census is already underway in Shanghai. The once-a-decade headcount of people inside China includes both Chinese citizens and, as of 2010, foreign nationals. We heard from two people who have... Read more...
Here is What's Up with the Bund Light Show Over the Holiday

2020-09-30 - By SmSh

Shanghai is rolling out the Bund light show again this year for the October holidays. Want to go see? The big show runs every night from September 30 to October 7 (inclusive), from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. The show itself lasts about five minutes and... Read more...
Pet Hotels 2020: Where to Board Your Pet While You're Away

2020-09-21 - By Beth Roulston

A bunch of options for October holiday, updated for 2020! Read more...
Shanghai Famous: Urban Explorer Mickey Tang

2020-09-18 - By Songbei Zhang

What is it about abandoned buildings that draws people? Read more...
SmSh x SCAA: Adopt These Adorable Cuties!

2020-09-17 - By SmSh

Harry, Mei Li, Petal & Catarina need loving homes. Maybe you've got space in yours? Read more...
SmSh x SCAA: Adopt These Summertime Cuties!

2020-07-31 - By SmSh

Potts, Nekku and Murphy need homes. Maybe you're the one? Read more...
We Asked Animal Rescue Groups Where to Groom Pets. They Picked Two Shops.

2020-07-28 - By Lynn Yen

A bath and a trim for our furry friend Read more...
Your Air Con is Filthy. This is How to Get it Professionally Cleaned.

2020-07-09 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Unleash the icy winds of the north! Read more...

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