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Your up-to-the-minute guide to Shanghai life, culture, pop-ups and openings

Didi is relaunching its Hitch ride-share service

Didi's Hitch service could be coming back to Shanghai. The peer-to-peer ride-sharing service will be back from Wednesday 20 as a trial, relaunching in seven major cities – Beijing, Changzhou, Harbin, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan and Nantong, according to SHINE...

By: Min Xuan Ng Posted: 4:31 pm, 12 November 2019

The best things to do in Shanghai this week

Today may be Singles' Day, but there's more to this week than Taobao deals. Over the next seven days, we've got a few Hollywood blockbusters, the Rainbow Bike Ride is back to show your pride, plus The Drums ar...

Posted: 3:53 pm, 11 November 2019

The best Singles’ Day gym and spa deals this year in Shanghai

Singles' Day is here again, and we all know that means loads of deals. This year if you’d rather not contribute to the packaging frenzy, here’s a more eco-conscious consumption route that won’t lead to even more plastic waste...

By: Nancy Wang Posted: 2:35 pm, 11 November 2019

Get a taste of 1920s Shanghai at this new immersive theatre show

What’s your greatest desire – total power, endless fortune or true love? Whatever you seek, find it at The Pearl’s latest venture – Moulin Dream...

By: Christopher House Posted: 2:16 pm, 07 November 2019

Parcel delays, discounts and more to look out for during the Import Expo

We know you don't need reminding, but just in case: Shanghai is bracing for the second annual China International Import Expo from today (Tuesday 5) to Sunday 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre – the expo last year...

By: Vicky Huang Posted: 2:08 pm, 05 November 2019

This new Xintiandi pedestrian street will have pop-up market and food stalls every weekend

Looks like there’s one more reason to check out Xintiandi. SHINE reports that as of last week the city began closing off a section of Hubin Lu to traffic – the street will now be only for pedestrians from Friday...

By: Christopher House Posted: 12:45 pm, 05 November 2019

You can now send money through WeChat Pay using only a phone number

WeChat is playing catch-up with Alipay. Earlier this month, WeChat's social credit system started integrating with ride-hailing apps...

By: Min Xuan Ng Posted: 3:02 pm, 30 October 2019

Disney and Tencent are writing a new Star Wars webnovel

Star Wars has never made it big in China, but Disney has found a possible solution. Disney China and Tencent's China Literature (Yuewen) are working together to create a new Star Wars webnovel for the Middle Kingdom and translate 4...

By: Min Xuan Ng Posted: 5:17 pm, 29 October 2019

Two major art fairs are returning to Shanghai next month

Exciting news for all the art collectors and art lovers out there: two major art fairs, West Bund Art and Design and ART021, will be held in Shanghai from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 November. Falling on the same f...

By: Yu Zhiming Posted: 5:26 pm, 24 October 2019

Here’s how your rubbish-sorting efforts have been paying off

Ever wonder if your now almost automatic rubbish-sorting efforts are having any significant impact on the city? The answer is rather positive...

By: Yu Zhiming Posted: 3:03 pm, 21 October 2019