Urban Family Shanghai

Explainer: Why Chinese People Give Red Envelopes

Why Chinese people give red envelopes, especially during Spring Festival.

By Urban Family, Feb 05, 2018 12:02

Chinese Video-Sharing Sites to Remove Harmful Content Directed at Children

“Long-term exposure to taboo content may form false recognition.”

By Yuzhou Hu, Jan 24, 2018 10:33

10 Amazing Last Minute Chinese New Year Travel Deals

It's not too late for the trip of a lifetime!

By Urban Family, Jan 18, 2018 10:20

Chinese New Year 2018 Train Tickets Are Now on Sale

Grab your ticket now before it sells out!

By Urban Family, Jan 03, 2018 16:50

9 Movies Hitting Chinese Theaters in January 2018

Here are all the movies to catch in Chinese theaters this January.

By Erica Martin and Bridget O'Donnell, Jan 02, 2018 16:44

10 Movies Hitting Chinese Theaters in December 2017

By Urban Family, Dec 06, 2017 11:57

Chinese School Students Recreate La La Land Opening Sequence

Students from Xiamen Foreign Language School made their own take on the hit song from the musical.

By Josh Parker, Nov 06, 2017 15:51

Air Purifiers to Be Donated to Schools in Shanghai

First step to fight indoor air pollution

By Hu Yuzhou, Oct 31, 2017 14:22

Young Writers from Shanghai's International Schools: Simone Kane

Her writings show a delightful handling of style and a fitness with the language.

By Frances Chen, Sep 14, 2017 16:38

AI-Related and Coding Courses to Enter China’s Primary and Secondary Schools

Will kids like the new subject?

By Yuzhou Hu, Aug 31, 2017 11:54

A Complete List of Shanghai's International Schools 2017

A list of Shanghai's best international schools.

By Frances Chen, Aug 28, 2017 17:59

Creative Mom Helps Son Understand Ancient Chinese Poetry with Illustrations

Creative mom helps son understand ancient Chinese poetry with illustrations

By Hannah Zheng, Aug 10, 2017 09:23

Private Shanghai Primary Schools Investigated for Testing Parents

Finally, parents can have a taste of failing an exam.

By Frances Chen, May 09, 2017 16:21

Why Are Chinese Classrooms Being Streamed Live on the Internet?

Imagine you are a student sitting in a classroom, and everything that you do is recorded by the camera over your head and live-streamed to millions of netizens.

By Frances Chen, May 04, 2017 18:33

Schools Stop Math Competitions With Hopes to Reduce Student Stress

Math competitions to call quits.

By Catherine Lee, Feb 16, 2017 14:05

A List of Shanghai's Bilingual Schools

Your family's options for bilingual schools in Shanghai.

By Alyssa Wieting, Feb 08, 2017 15:21

Shanghai Schools Decide Against Installing Air Purifiers

School boards say 'no' to air purifiers.

By Catherine Lee, Feb 06, 2017 13:18

What's Open and When Over Chinese New Year in Shanghai

A brief rundown on what's open and when during CNY.

By Jane Polubotko, Jan 25, 2017 10:50

A Complete List of Shanghai's International Schools 2016