A Chinese New Year festival guide

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A Chinese New Year festival guide

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Shanghai in numbers: 2025 achievements & 2026 priorities

2026 Shanghai 'Two Sessions'

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Shanghai crafts for Chinese New Year

Shanghai crafts for Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year in Shanghai: A practical guide to events and attractions (part one)

Chinese New Year in Shanghai: A practical guide to events and attractions (part one)

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Shanghai's must-see Chinese New Year lantern fairs

Shanghai's must-see Chinese New Year lantern fairs

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Time-honored food brands return near Nanjing Road

Time-honored food brands return near Nanjing Road

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Master a new skill you'll love this winter break

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New tech converts leftovers into green fuel for ships

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China extends visa-free policy to Canada, UK

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Shanghai Auto Culture Festival to rev its engine in March

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Hongqiao flower market reopens with new green space, pet store

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Expat StoriesGain insights into expats' unique experiences, challenges, and unforgettable moments in Shanghai.

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    Syrian entrepreneur calls Shanghai home

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    Why a global citizen chooses Shanghai

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    Expat blogger spends a day as a food delivery rider in Shanghai

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    Through the shotgun seat: Shanghai's ride-hailing under a blogger's legal lens

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What is the procedure of applying for an internship visa?

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How can I complete customs clearance?

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How to book a long distance bus ticket online?

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