7 Days Left to Vote in the That's Shanghai Sports Awards

Follow the Urban Family WeChat account to cast your vote.

By Urban Family, Jan 25, 2018 13:35

What You Need to Know About Those New QR Code Payment Limits

Here's what you need to know about the new trial regulations on QR code payments set to go into effect on April 1, 2018.

By Urban Family, Jan 05, 2018 10:16

China Sets New Limits on QR Code Payments, Overseas ATM Withdrawals

The limit goes into effect on January 1, 2018.

By Urban Family, Jan 02, 2018 10:17

Shanghai Metro Line 17 and Phase 3 of Line 9 to Start Test Runs Tomorrow

One day to go.

By Yuzhou Hu, Dec 29, 2017 10:13

Shanghai Demands Taxi Apps to Conceal Passengers’ Destinations from Drivers

Will this be the end of picky drivers?

By Yuzhou Hu, Dec 20, 2017 13:00

Shanghai Metro to Support Face-Scanning Payment and Voice-Recognition Ticketing

The days of IC cards may be numbered.

By Yuzhou Hu, Dec 08, 2017 10:42

Phase 3 of Shanghai Metro Line 9 Opening Soon

One month to go.

By Yuzhou Hu, Dec 05, 2017 17:48

Caution: Rat Poison All Around Shanghai for Next 10 Days

Parents: watch out for rodent pesticide signs around Shanghai this week.

By Urban Family, Nov 01, 2017 18:22

Dragon MaMa: The Friendship (and Self) Evolution

How to juggle friendships and family?

By Shirani Alfreds, Sep 04, 2017 14:40

Shanghai's Citywide Smoking Ban is Now in Effect

As of today, March 1st 2017, smoking in public places in Shanghai is officially banned.

By Rachel Deason, Mar 01, 2017 11:58

How to Keep Cultural Ties While Living Abroad

Living an international life.

By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Dec 15, 2016 16:02

Urban Family Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Issue Out Now!

Our newest issue is all about momtrepreneurs and the holidays!

By Alyssa Wieting, Dec 08, 2016 10:49

Where to Get Christmas Decorations in Shanghai

Decorate for the holidays.

By That's Shanghai, Nov 28, 2016 14:10

How-to Guide: Getting a Shanghai Metro Transportation Card

Go out today and pick up a useful Shanghai public transportation card!

By Caleb Jasso, May 26, 2016 15:08

Shanghai To Introduce Indoor Smoking Ban This Year

Shanghai is finally expected to ban smoking in all indoor venues this year.

By Isabella Farr, Mar 03, 2016 09:26

Hogwarts Casts its Spell on Shanghai

The holidays come early for Harry Potter fans when a slice of Hogwarts takes over the Super Brand Mall.

By Andrew Chin, Jan 01, 2016 13:25

Airport Security Tightened

Expect to experience more security measures , and longer delays, if you are flying to the U.S. this summer for holidays.

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

The World is Getting Fatter

We are facing a major public health epidemic, obesity has become the biggest health concern in the modern world.

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Dog Shelter Staff Kill Puppies

Staff at a dog shelter in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province allegedly killed seven newborn puppies in front of the animals' mother and members of the public.

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Mom Blogger: Post CNY Blues

Nicole Chia on feeling depressed after the holidays

By Urban Family, Mar 04, 2015 13:02

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