Archive

2026

March

2026-03-10Beyond the Shanghai Tower: A Day Trip for Authentic China Shanghai Food and Tea

February

2026-02-15British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai 21: Key 2026 Visa Updates for Expats

January

2026-01-20Experience Chinese New Year 2026 at the Yu Garden in Shanghai
2026-01-05Harbin Ice Festival 2026: Costs and Tips

2025

December

2025-12-282025 in Review: How Life in China Changed This Year

November

2025-11-30Leaving Shanghai? Navigating PVG and Exit Procedures with the British Chamber of Commerce

October

2025-10-25Learning "Shanghai" in Chinese: Your Guide to Double 11 Deals in Shanghai 2021

September

2025-09-10Beijing in Chinese: A Guide to the "Wild" vs. Restored Great Wall Near the Capital

August

2025-08-18Driving My New EV to Shanghai Tower and PVG: Is It Better Than the Metro?

July

2025-07-30Best Shanghai Hotels for Families: A Guide to Traveling with a Baby in China

June

2025-06-22The Summer Palace: Avoiding the Tour Groups

May

2025-05-15Shanghai Tax Guide 20

April

2025-04-05The Shanghai F1 Grand Prix: A Spectator's Guide

March

2025-03-20Shanghai in Chinese: Navigating Campus Life and Educator Pay at Fudan University

February

2025-02-10Beyond the Skyline: Budgeting for a Life Beside the Shanghai Tower vs. London

January

2025-01-15Fudan University in Shanghai & Learning "Beijing" in Chinese: An Education Cost Guide

2024

December

2024-12-01Sip Tea in a Traditional Chinese Garden: A Guide to Shanghai's Teahouse Culture

November

2024-11-05The Great Peking Duck Showdown: Da Dong vs. Quanjude

October

2024-10-10Shanghai Time & Chinese Translation Guide: Plus the 3 Best VPNs for Travelers

September

2024-09-15Navigating Shanghai PVG: A Guide to China's Dog Import Rules at Shanghai Airport

August

2024-08-30Riding the China Maglev: 2024 Prices & Guide for Shanghai PVG Travelers

July

2024-07-25Why You Should Join the British Chamber of Commerce

June

2024-06-18London vs. Shanghai: Cost of Living Update 2024

May

2024-05-20Dim Sum Decoding: A Guide to Guangzhou's Food Scene

April

2024-04-12Inside Fudan University: A Teacher’s Budget & Survival Guide to Shànghǎi

March

2024-03-15Dining Like a King: Guide to Shanghai Restaurant Week

February

2024-02-05Shanghai Time vs. UK Time: 2024 Calendar, Holidays & "Shanghai" in Chinese

January

2024-01-10How to Navigate the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit: A Data-Driven Guide

2023

December

2023-12-12Best British Pubs Near Top Beijing Buffets and Shanghai Hotels

November

2023-11-20Applying for the Chinese Green Card: Success Rates and Criteria

October

2023-10-08Why I Will Never Travel During Golden Week Again

August

2023-08-15International School Fees in Beijing & Shanghai: 2023 Trends

July

2023-07-22WeChat Pay vs. Alipay: Mastering Mobile Payments

June

2023-06-30Beating the China Shanghai Temperature: A Summer Guide to the Best Chinese Gardens

May

2023-05-25Living Near the Shanghai Tower: Buying Property in China’s Most Famous City

April

2023-04-18British Chamber of Commerce Insights: Rising Labor Costs and Logistics at Shanghai PVG

March

2023-03-10Shanghai Time: How Coffee Culture Exploded in the 21st Century

February

2023-02-20Healthcare in Shanghai: Exploring Fudan University Hospital vs. Private Clinics

January

2023-01-15Hong Kong in Chinese: How to Say It, Write It, and Understand the "Chinese HK" Distinction

2022

December

2022-12-08Shanghai in Chinese Healthcare: Navigating Public Hospitals vs. VIP Wards Near Shanghai Hotels

November

2022-11-12Walking the Bund: From British History to Views of the Shanghai Tower

October

2022-10-05British Chamber of Commerce & Shanghai Fudan Study: Is China's Social Insurance Worth it for Brits?

September

2022-09-10Survival Mandarin: 10 Phrases You Actually Need

August

2022-08-22Landing at Shanghai PVG: Airport Arrival Costs and Relocation Guide

July

2022-07-15Working on Shanghai Time: Internet Speed, VPNs, and Remote Work Near Shanghai Tower

June

2022-06-01Shanghai in Chinese & The Long Wait for a Shanghai Dumpling House: A Lockdown Story

April

2022-04-20China's Income Tax Calculator: What British Expats Actually Pay

March

2022-03-15Shanghai Time: A Guide to Police Registration with the British Chamber of Commerce

February

2022-02-10Living Near the Shanghai Tower: Costs, Culture, and Learning "Shanghai" in Chinese

2021

December

November

2021-11-15Is Shanghai Disneyland Worth the Hype for Expats?

September

2021-09-28Is the Shanghai Maglev Worth It? China's Fastest Train to PVG Airport

August

2021-08-10My Time in Shanghai: Best China Shanghai Food & Culture Guide

May

2021-05-20Teaching in Shanghai: A Guide to Salaries, Fudan University & "Shanghai" in Chinese

April

2021-04-02Landing at Shanghai PVG? Here’s How to Open a Bank Account for Expats in 2024

February

2021-02-14Beijing in Chinese Characters vs. English: How Air Quality Data from China to Shanghai Airport Has Changed Over Time

2020

December

2020-12-18Beyond the Shanghai Dumpling House: Top Shanghai Hotels for a Christmas Roast

November

2020-11-05China Weather Guide: Shanghai Temperatures vs. Beijing (and How to Say it in Chinese)

September

2020-09-10Shanghai Time at Fudan University: Surviving the Great Firewall

July

2020-07-22From the Hustle of Chinese HK to the Serenity of a Chengdu Chinese Garden: Why You Should Visit

May

2020-05-15Mastering the Shanghai Metro: A Beginner's Guide

March

2020-03-12My First 48 Hours in Beijing: Chaos, Smog, and Magic