A French entrepreneur's Shanghai dream

March 20, 2026

French entrepreneur Stephanie Sallette moved to Shanghai eight years ago and co-founded Studio NooSH, a linen homeware brand. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, she has remained committed to the city, nurturing her dream of taking her brand from Shanghai to Europe.

When Chinese pop finds voice in French chansons

March 16, 2026

Parisian blogger reimagines Mandarin melodies, discovering belonging in the city.

Syrian entrepreneur calls Shanghai home

January 07, 2026

"Life in Jing'an is super convenient," said Majdi Alhmah, a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award and founder of China's first bilingual job platform for expats.

Why a global citizen chooses Shanghai

January 06, 2026

Jonathan Brown is a former industrialist who now works as a business consultant and English teacher in Shanghai. Having worked in eight countries and visited more than 60 around the world, the British national says Shanghai has become his favorite city.

Mexican captain concludes flight career in style

October 28, 2025

After decades of dedicated service and more than 25,800 flight hours, Captain Salgado Loza Jose Luis has officially logged his final flight.

Turkish entrepreneur builds sports community in Shanghai

October 21, 2025

Founded 13 years ago by Turkish entrepreneur Murat Erbaytan, it has grown into one of China's top CrossFit destinations and a hub for people from around the world.

Bridging worlds through football

September 15, 2025

What comes next when the game you've loved your whole life suddenly ends? For Ricky Jones, the answer was halfway across the world.

How Shanghai became safe harbor for jews

September 05, 2025

Chinese diplomat in Austria Ho Feng Shan saved thousands of refugees fleeing Nazi terror during WWII by issuing visas for life.

Belgian diplomat's green dream finds a home in China

September 03, 2025

"It's more than a transition — it's a revolution," said Patrick Nijs, a former Belgian ambassador to China, reflecting on the country's shift toward ecological development.

Japanese director captures transformation of Yangtze River

September 02, 2025

Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi's documentary film, The Yangtze River, allows audiences to see the transformative changes to "China's mother river" in a decade.