Tired in Shanghai
Mar 4,
2009 The recent Shanghai Daily Article We're tired, say office workers caused some discussion about the pressure level of office workers in Shanghai. FEELING tired is the top complaint of...
Shanghai Postal Code
Nov 6,
2008 I am going to answer another very simple question about Shanghai Postal Code. This seems simple, but it is not easy to directly get the postal code from street...
Shanghai Population
Nov 2,
2008 What is the population of Shanghai? It seems to be a simple question, since the population of any city at a given time is pretty predictable. However, the number...
Electronic TV Guild in China
Feb 18,
2008 Below is the current TV program and their channels. Sorry that I only have Chinese version. google.load("feeds", "1"); function initialize() { var feed = new google.feeds.Feed("http://www.tvmao.com/tools/rss/"); feed.load(function(result) { if...
TV Guide in Shanghai
Feb 18,
2008 Hi Jian Shuo, I've been subscribing to your blog for years, and I really enjoy reading your posts about Shanghai. I think it is great that you write...
Foreigners Individual Income Tax in China
Dec 26,
2007 This is a FAQ, as you can see from the discussion under my entry: Personal in Tax in China. I am not a lawyer, and I don't want to...
Is RMB and Yuan the Same? Yes
Aug 26,
2007 This may seems a very easy question, but it is frequent one - trust me, I receive several emails everyday from visitors to Shanghai, and many people got confused...
What you Miss in Shanghai?
Aug 20,
2007 Cartera did an interesting survey on ShanghaiExpat's forum: What things do you miss in Shanghai?. Here are some of the answers: Fresh Air, Food Hygiene, Cleaniliness, Politeness, Patience and...
China's Social Resources
Jul 2,
2007 This morning, I took one morning leave to go to hospital to inject the immune for my son. He is one month old now - exactly one month. Due...
Shanghai not as Safe as Before
May 16,
2007 The other day, when Wendy and I was talking about the safty in Shanghai, we both agree that Shanghai is not as safe as before. There are several reasons...
Life in a Crowded World
Jan 14,
2007 Life in Shanghai is tough. Who should we complain when there are so many people asking for the same service? Long Lines in Banks "Never, ever try to use...
The Changing Shanghai
Jan 13,
2007 This is a normal Saturday. It is cloudy. Ihad a short walk with Wendy near my home in Pudong. This is a normal place in Pudong. Here are some...
120K Self-Claim Tax in Details
Jan 10,
2007 Disclaimer: Just like previous post, this is just want I *THINK* it works. It is NOT an official explain of the tax issue. The source of this explanation came...
Personal Income Tax in China
Jan 8,
2007 Disclaimer: Tax in China is like many other things. It is a blur concept, and confusing most of time. I am not a professional on this. To be honest,...
You'v Got (Registered) Mail!
Sep 24,
2006 How important is mail (traditional mail) in our daily life? No so important. In the last few years, I didn't receive any written mails, and all the mail in...
Going to Movie (Cinema) in Shanghai
Aug 15,
2006 An (almost) complete cinema list in Shanghai, including Super Cinema World, Golden Cinema-Friendship, Golden Cinema-Haixing, Studio City, Shanghai Film Arts Centre, UME International Cineplex, Grand Cinema, Heng Shan Cinema, International Cinema, Paradise Warner Cinema City, Nextage Film Art Center, Peace Cinema, Stellar Cinema City and Cathay Theatre.
Coins are Popular in Shanghai
Aug 14,
2006 This article explains the usage of coins in Shanghai, and explains why it is more popular than other cites.
962288 Hotline for Foreigners
May 30,
2006 Good news for foreigners living in Shanghai. The government opened a 24 hour hotline dedicated to help foreigners to survive in Shanghai. The telephone number is: 962288 If you...
Do You Believe in Living Cost Index?
Sep 25,
2005 The big difference between really living in a city and not is, you have better sense of the relative environment of a city. There are many reports on living...
Is this Water Safe to Drink?
Sep 23,
2005 Wendy and I was in a decent restaurant the other day. A well-dressed couple from Florida were seated next to us. We chatted a little bit when they seek...
Complicated Paying Process
Jun 7,
2005 I heard a very interesting story today. My friends (two foreigners to Shanghai) went to the DaShiDai (a mall of all kind of meal venders) for lunch. It may...
How to Complain in Shanghai
Feb 5,
2005 Living in Shanghai is not easy. You often find out something does not work or you were treated badly, you need to know how to complain. My reader sent...
To Tip or Not to Tip
Jan 13,
2005 Yesterday's entry on tipping received many responses. It was a very interesting discussion and reflects the difference of culture. I found the explanation of tip in Wikipidia A tip...
Why We Use English Signs?
Oct 24,
2004 When I am pushing on correction of the misspellings in Shanghai Metro, I hear about debate whether we should put on English signs in Shanghai. For me, there is...
Public Transportation in Shanghai
Jul 7,
2004 There are the following options for a visitor to get around in Shanghai. Public Transportation Card If you stay in Shanghai for more than one week, I suggest you...
Frequently Used Phone Numbers in Shanghai
Jun 18,
2004 Here are important phone numbers you need to be aware of in Shanghai. Police - 110 Although Shanghai is rated as the safest city in China (according to sina.com),...
I am a Tough Customer
Jun 13,
2004 "Tough customers help to improve the service level in a country." Michelle said. I love this idea. If there is no complain from customers and no feedback, the service...
Outdoor Theater in Pudong
Jun 7,
2004 I found an outdoor theater event in Pudong. It is in the square of a large residential area. People came out from their home and gathers to enjoy the...
Call 96900 for Navigation Direction
May 17,
2004 If you are in Shanghai, and you don't know which bus to take from one place to another, you can call 96900 for navigation instructions. They also provide foreign...
Night Life in Shanghai
May 14,
2004 Night life in Shanghai? Nick commented:I have been using your site for awhile and you have some of the best info on the city there is. All you lack...
Shanghai Consolidated Guide
May 13,
2004 Tour to Shanghai? What you need to know about the city? I have spent two years working on this topic and now, I want to look back and give...
Learn Shanghainese
Apr 11,
2004 I believe the first question jumping out when a foreigner decide to relocate to Shanghai is, should I learn some Chinese to survive there? The variation of the question...
Hardship of Living without Twix
Mar 1,
2004 Image courtesy of Twix. Twix logo is trademark of Mars, Incorporated nostaljia's blog described her boy friend's life in Shanghai without Twix: He's American, and he really likes...
Pudong or Puxi
Feb 21,
2004 I am facing the hard decision to move to Pudong or stay in Puxi. The decision leads to two completely different lifestyles. Pudong is very attractive as an ideal...
Vegetarianism in Shanghai
Feb 7,
2004 There is a special restaurant on the 4th floor or Metor City (map) - Larbre de Provence. They only serve vegetables and they always have a lot of customer....
10 Things You Love/Hate About Shanghai
Dec 23,
2003 I found a very interesting thread titled 10 things you love/hate about Shanghai? on Shanghaiexpat.com. It looks so interesting to me as a local resident. I have request permission...
Discrimination Against Foreigners in Shanghai?
Dec 19,
2003 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely based on my personal observation. Always keep in mind that I am a young man with university education and living...
Hand-Made Map of Pudong Area
Oct 23,
2003 Pudong Map The result of last Saturday's driving experience raises my interest in the Pudong Area. After I get off the Dapuqiao Tunnel, which is one of the 10...
Went to Shanghai Community Church
Oct 19,
2003 Believe it or not, this is only the second time I visit a Christian church in my life. 5 years ago, I have been to the church at the...
Mandarin or Shanghaiese?
Oct 3,
2003 Question from Mike looks like this Hi there Shanghi blogger ... My name is Mike and I am very seriously considering moving to China for a year or two....
Relocating to Shanghai
Sep 3,
2003 This article is to answer questions from my friends who are planning to relocate to Shanghai from Beijing. Most of the tips only apply to people born and grow...
Crime and Beggars in Shanghai
Aug 5,
2003 I feel guilty that I have promised Maria to answer her questions about critical issues of living and working in Shanghai as a foreigner Shanghai. Hello, yeah sure i...
Shanghai Hand-Made Map
May 24,
2003 Shanghai Map I used MSPaint.exe to draw a brief Shanghai map and marked some places to live. This map may answer questions from my friends like where to rent...
East Radio Station Goes Online
Apr 20,
2003 People kept asking me what it really is to live in Shanghai. I have talked about the living cost before, now, let's talk about radio stations. Recently, the most...
Really Living in Shanghai
Dec 5,
2002 Really living in Shanghai My other concern is the lack of media attention in other countries, to inform people of the new modern Shanghai. I have had friends from...
Two Tall Buildings Outside my Window
Nov 16,
2002 Grand Gateway to become taller With two 54-storey office buildings to set up in each side of the Grand Gateway,the symbol shopping mall in Xujiahui after two years,the commercial...