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The best things to do in Shanghai this week

It's crazy to think that 2020 is only a few weeks away, but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. In the third to last week of 2019, there's plenty of events to keep you busy in Shanghai...

Posted: 6:41 pm, 09 December 2019

Don't miss these bar takeovers as Shanghai's unofficial cocktail week returns

The merriest time of the year is about to get a whole lot merrier as Shanghai's own 'unofficial cocktail week' kicks off today through Friday 13 with a load of top-shelf bartenders taking over some of the city's greatest bars....

Posted: 5:52 pm, 05 December 2019

You now need a facial scan to get a new SIM card

Another day, another service that incorporates facial recognition into its system. As of Sunday 1 December, all mobile telecom registrations in China now require users to have their faces scanned, according to TechNode...

By: Min Xuan Ng Posted: 11:20 am, 04 December 2019

Elevator is hosting a queer short film screening party this week

Get your popcorn, people. Queer film collective CINEMQ is having a film screening night this Thursday at Elevator...

By: Christopher House Posted: 11:06 am, 04 December 2019

A cold wave will be hitting China this week

Whip out the winter essentials and grab some hot chocolate. If you think it’s cold now, it’s about to get even colder...

By: Christopher House Posted: 5:59 pm, 02 December 2019

What to expect from the biggest-ever Design Shanghai next spring

This year hasn't even ended yet, and we've already got plenty to look forward to for next year. One of the world's major design events is coming back for its seventh edition – but bigger and better...

By: Nancy Wang Posted: 4:45 pm, 28 November 2019

We’re now getting eight days off for Golden Week next year

Attention, folks. We have an announcement about the most wonderful time of the year...

By: Vicky Huang Posted: 1:18 pm, 28 November 2019

Masala, dosa and kebabs: the best of Indian Shanghai

Ties between India and China go back thousands of years, from the use of the Silk Road as a major trade route to the spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia. Given the two countries' intertwined histories, it's ...

By: Christopher House Posted: 7:33 pm, 26 November 2019

Here's the official Chinese public holiday for 2020

The year's ending and as our last few festivities draw near, there's a whole new year to look forward to. For those who can't wait to start planning their leave for the upcoming year, you don't have to wait anymo...

By: Min Xuan Ng Posted: 6:06 pm, 26 November 2019

You can now use e-tickets to check in and board at Shanghai railway stations

Good news for those who travel by train. According to Xinhua, the first batch of 45 railway stations, including Hefei South Railway Station, Nanjing South Railway Station and Hangzhou East Railway Station, officially launched and implemented the use of electr...

By: Nancy Wang Posted: 5:19 pm, 26 November 2019