From Nazis to Noodles: How Shanghai Welcomed WWII's Jewish Refugees
Shanghai's Hongkou was one of the few places in the world to throw open its doors to Jews fleeing persecution in Nazi Germany.
Cities of China: Exotic, Modern, Dynamic — But Never ‘Livable’?
Western-centric metrics focusing on the lifestyles of a wealthy global elite ignore the real reasons why people love living in cities like Shanghai.
Chinese Cities Should Open Their Gates to the Children of Migrants
It’s time we rewarded rural laborers’ contributions to their adopted cities by giving their children a proper education.
iPhone Workers Become Legendary Warriors in China's Internet Cafes
Neighborhood gaming centers give apathetic and aimless factory workers a portal to another life.
How Shanghai Can Become a Movie-making Powerhouse Once Again
A dearth of talent once cast the city into the filmmaking wilderness, but recently, the sprouts of renewed growth have appeared.
Reliance on Foreign Tech Puts Strain on China’s Genetics Market
Despite being a global leader in DNA sequencing, the country’s dependence on overseas knowledge leaves it struggling to replicate others’ success.
How Taoists Found Their Way To a Young Audience
A successful Shanghai-based ceremony shows that attracting adepts hinges on mixing tradition, technology and trade.
Foreign Disciples Flock to Shanghai Tattoo Master
A Shanghai studio of skin and ink is attracting a steady stream of apprentices enthralled with the owner’s signature biomechanical style.
Why Bike-Sharing in China Is a Myth
Sharing is the last priority of companies like Mobike and Ofo, which are driven solely by amassing vast customer deposits.
War, Detention, Revolution: Foreigner Recounts Shanghai History
Fifty-year Shanghai resident Betty Barr on living in a World War II internment camp and publishing her mother’s diary from the era.
Shanghai’s Maturing Art Market Shelters Galleries From the Storm
Amid a global economic downturn, China’s burgeoning contemporary art scene shows confidence in local talent.
The Surprise About Shanghai’s Traffic Crackdown: It’s Working
In a country where traffic laws are willfully ignored, officials in China’s most populous city have launched a dramatic campaign to improve residents’ quality of life.
Sorority Gives China's One-Child Generation a Taste of Sisterhood
An entrepreneur builds a home and haven for young, professional “leftover women” in Shanghai.
New App Rates Shanghai Citizens’ Honesty
Ideas for China's nationwide social credit system are rolling out in the country's biggest city.
Shanghai Wonders Why Trump Victory Was Such a Shock
As Americans bemoan and celebrate their new commander in chief, many Chinese aren’t surprised by the outcome.
Why Shanghai’s Michelin Guide Made the Wrong Choices
The release of the city’s first Michelin guide should be a triumph, but why have the authors ignored the opinions of local foodies?
Shanghai’s Struggle to Rehabilitate Rehab
Facing a growing drug problem, city officials aim for a more progressive approach to recovery.
BREAKING: Seaplane Crashes Into Bridge in Shanghai, 5 Dead
Ten people were on board the nine-seater seaplane, which crashed 10 minutes after takeoff.