Shanghai Metro Adding Extra Trains to Ease Spring Festival Travel Rush

The 40-day Chunyun period may bring huge stress to Shanghai Metro's operation

By Yuzhou Hu, Jan 18, 2019 15:05

Buy Your 2019 Spring Festival Train Tickets from December 23

The largest annual migration of humans on Earth is about to begin

By Yuzhou Hu, Dec 12, 2018 14:49

China, Here Are Your 2019 Public Holidays

It's time to start planning your next adventure, because the General Office of the State Council has just released the 2019 public holiday schedule.

By That's Shanghai, Dec 07, 2018 13:39

Crazy Rich Asians' Finally Gets China Release Date

The wait is over: the first Hollywood film in 25 years to feature an all-Asian cast is coming to the Chinese mainland.

By That's Shanghai, Oct 17, 2018 15:06

Lost Your Passport? It's Now Way Faster to Replace Your Visa in Shanghai

The new expedited visa service enables foreigners who lose their passports in Shanghai to get a new visa processed in just seven days or less.

By That's Shanghai, Sep 04, 2018 14:44

Pole Dancers Welcome Kindergarteners Back to School in Shenzhen

In one video, a woman dressed in black can be seen pole dancing from a flag pole while the Chinese flag dangles above.

By That's Shanghai, Sep 03, 2018 16:32

Shanghai Works to Correct Embarrassing Typos on English Signs

Have you ever found Shanghai's English-language signs to be confusing? Well, the city's trying to fix that.

By That's Shanghai, Aug 31, 2018 15:16

Yellow Alert Issued as Shanghai Braces for Typhoon Rumbia

Bad news for Chinese Valentine's Day.

By Yuzhou Hu, Aug 16, 2018 14:24

Controversial 3-Hour Spa for Kids in Shanghai Goes Viral

Spa draws ire from Chinese social media users for encouraging 'Little Princess Syndrome.

By Yuzhou Hu, Aug 10, 2018 17:38

Newborns in China Enjoy Longer Healthy Lifespan than US

Chinese healthy life expectancy at birth has surpassed that of the US for the first time.

By Yuzhou Hu, Jun 05, 2018 15:54

PHOTOS: Traffic Jams, Packed Train Stations as CNY Travelers Go Back to Work

Transportation hubs around China were flooded with passengers as the public holiday came to an end. Here are some photos from around the country.

By That's Shanghai, Feb 23, 2018 09:14

Spring Festival Travel Season ‘Chunyun’ Officially Commences

Have a nice journey!

By Yuzhou Hu, Feb 02, 2018 17:29

Delivery Services Operating as Usual During Spring Festival 2018

Services not suspended

By Yuzhou Hu, Jan 26, 2018 10:55

Passengers Now Permitted to Use Smartphones on Planes in China

One small step for airlines, one giant leap for all the passengers.

By Yuzhou Hu, Jan 19, 2018 10:06

Shanghai Extends the Ban on Fireworks to More Areas

New ban on fireworks

By Yuzhou Hu, Dec 27, 2017 17:56

Now Hiring: Editorial Interns

Want to work for China's number one English-language media company?

By Urban Family, Dec 11, 2017 11:25

China, Here Are Your 2018 Public Holidays

It's time to book those Chinese New Year tickets!

By Urban Family, Nov 08, 2017 11:01

Shanghai Disney Expects to Break Even this Year

All hail the house of mouse.

By Lauren Hogan, Feb 09, 2017 09:27

China, Here Are Your 2017 Public Holidays

It's time to book those Chinese New Year tickets!

By Urban Family, Dec 02, 2016 14:20

Government Banning International Curricula in Shanghai Schools

International students might be taking on more Chinese studies soon.

By William Lee, Oct 27, 2016 12:51

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