Advantages of living in Shanghai

November 06, 2024

In this article, Sage Birden, an expat who has been living in the city since 2010, shares the benefits of living here from her perspective.

Discovering trust in Shanghai's embrace

November 06, 2024

Home is not merely a place; it's a feeling rooted in safety, comfort, and the freedom to be oneself without restraint. Shanghai, with its calm reassurances and familiar chinar trees, has given me that understanding.

Singaporean cyclist embraces Shanghai's tranquility at dawn

October 23, 2024

For members of the RideNow Cycle Club and its founder, Ken Goh, the best time to experience Shanghai is in the early morning hours before the city wakes up.

Tokyo girl captures Shanghai's charm through watercolor paintings

October 23, 2024

Having lived in Shanghai for about 15 years, Tokyo-born Takise Momoe has developed a unique bond with the city. She has captured over 100 shops in the streets and alleys of Shanghai through her watercolor paintings.

Singaporean woman celebrates triumph over cancer with CAR-T cell therapy in Shanghai

October 11, 2024

A Singaporean patient is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her full recovery from a rare type of lymphoma after receiving treatment at Shanghai's Jiahui International Hospital.

My China Business: Building an orchestra in Shanghai

September 20, 2024

How difficult is it to build an orchestra in China as an expat? We talk to Edwin Montealegre, a Costa Rican graduate of Shanghai Conservatory of Music who dreams of establishing his own professional orchestra and choir in Shanghai.

Autumn action: Sports buffs take to night martial arts courses

September 19, 2024

Click the video and find out why foreign teachers joined the widely popular night schools in Shanghai.

Legacy of Russian musician commemorated in Shanghai

September 15, 2024

A concert commemorating the 130th birthday of Russia-born Jewish composer Aaron Avshalomov (1894-1964) was staged at the Shanghai Symphony Hall on Sept 12.

A taste of traditional Shanghai mooncakes

August 19, 2024

With the Mid-Autumn Festival around the corner, many time-honored brands in Shanghai have set up stalls to sell freshly-baked mooncakes. The aroma of the traditional delicacy has attracted not only locals, but also foreign visitors.

Caoyang Xincun offers international students a taste of local life

August 05, 2024

Click the video to have a look at 40 international students from the Shanghai International Studies University visiting the compound and living as a local for one day.