Explore his vibrant Jing'an moments!

June 30, 2025

What does Ar Fu (Thomas Derksen), a self-media blogger with over 10 million followers, love about Jing'an? Delicious local noodles, the thriving coffee culture, and welcoming pet-friendly spaces, to name a few! Explore his vibrant Jing'an moments!

Buzzing for biodiversity: An Italian beekeeper's Shanghai mission

June 05, 2025

Driven by a passion for the vital pollinators and a desire to give back to the city he now calls home, Marco is committed to teaching more people about the importance of bees to the environment.

Book bliss in Shanghai: A bibliophile's haven for World Book Day

April 23, 2025

After over a decade in Shanghai, I'm now finding myself counting and sorting all the books that take up almost half of my personal space. As World Book Day approaches, I'm sure I'm in the right city for it.

Xujing town strengthens cultural bonds through annual intl festival

April 17, 2025

The annual Qingpu District Xujing Town International Cultural Exchange Festival and Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) International Day were celebrated with great enthusiasm on April 11.

A lifelong calling to protect animals in need

April 08, 2025

Sage Birden, a Thai animal welfare activist who has called Shanghai home for over two decades, said helping animals in need is all about "being humane".

International students explore Chinese mythology through 'Nezha 2' screening

March 26, 2025

After the screening, the students engaged in a lively discussion of the film.

Intl students discover power of 'amazing' TCM

March 10, 2025

International students from East China Normal University experienced traditional Chinese medicine therapies, including bone-setting and pulse diagnosis, gaining firsthand insight into the ancient practice's healing power.

Expats donate blood at Shanghai charity event

December 15, 2024

More than 100 expatriates hailing from 37 countries gathered at the Shanghai Blood Center on Dec 14 to participate in a community blood drive.

Armenian musician committed to bridging cultural gaps

November 19, 2024

Astrid Poghosyan, a musician from Armenia, has been in Shanghai for 15 years. Working for the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, she is dedicated to bridging the cultural gaps between the East and the West.

US rehab specialist starts new chapter in Shanghai

November 15, 2024

Jeremy Summers is a rehabilitation therapy specialist from the United States. He now serves as the manager of the department of sports medicine at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai.