Becoming Shanghainese: Finding a home in Shanghai
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September 29, 2026
When does a city stop being a place you live and start feeling like home? For Elodie from France and Xavier from Cameroon, Shanghai became home over years of work, friendships, creativity, and everyday life. In the first episode of Becoming Shanghainese, they share their journeys and the experiences that have made Shanghai feel like their own.
FAQs
- Do I need a physical marriage certificate when applying for a residence permit for private affairs?
- Do I need to declare my ADHD medication to customs during an airside transit at Shanghai Pudong Airport?
- Is Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal an eligible port under the 240-hr visa-free transit policy?
- What are the customs and quarantine requirements for pets entering or leaving China via Shanghai Pudong airport?