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Metro Lines Now Running Later on Friday and Saturday Nights

Here’s some good news for the late-night commuters: Shanghai metro has extended some of its...

Shanghai Issuing Temporary China Driving License for Foreigners

You can’t get behind the wheel in China without a Chinese driver’s license. Period....

Fast Track Security Service Tested out at Three of Shanghai’s Metro Stations

One step closer to convenience. Fed up with the crowded security lines at rush hour? The ordeal...

[Shanghai Famous]: Lucky Lasagna, Chef and Tattoo Artist

It's okay to give up.

You Can Now Store Your Driver's License on Your Phone. What's Next?

We are moving towards a digital world. As of September 1, you are now able to store your Chinese...

Day Drunk: Family Mart Selling Irish Whiskey Coffees For 16rmb

Cease what you are doing this instant and proceed directly to your nearest Family Mart. They are...

[How To]: Keep Your Aircon Cold

Everything you need to know to stay cool this summer.

[Homes]: Living In An Art Exhibition

Multi-hyphenate artist Redic can’t stop creating.

Trash Recycling Goes Into Effect Today, Start Getting Used to Trash Guards

"What type of garbage are you?" If you haven't heard that question yet from your newly installed...

[How To]: Use Ele.me

Everything — everything — in life, delivered directly to your door.

Say Goodbye to Motorcycle Sidecars on Shanghai’s Streets

Ever wanted to ride around town in a motorcycle sidecar Mad Max-style? You better get a move on....

Real-Name System Goes Into Effect at Shanghai Natural History Museum and Shanghai Science & Technology Museum

Sad news for huangniu: the Shanghai Natural History Museum and the Shanghai Science & Technology...

Sort Your Garbage or Get Fined! New Recycling Regulations Come Into Effect on July 1

It's all over WeChat and Weibo over the past few weeks: Shanghai has become the first city in...

[How To]: Recycle in Shanghai

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

[Slideshow]: Platinum Views for Golden Week

Take a trip over the rooftops of Shanghai with photographer Yiran Ding (@yiran_ding).

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