This is the West End smash that turned Roald Dahl’s Matilda into one of the most joyful, sharp-witted musicals of the last decade. Fast, funny, and surprisingly moving, it’s a show that works just ...

Choosing the right place for your child to begin their educational journey is a big decision with many options. At Shanghai American School, the Early Childhood program includes both Pre-Kindergarten ...

After six years away, the Shanghai Dragons are back on home ice this March. Two official KHL home games hit the Oriental Sports Center, facing Sibir and Barys. Expect real-deal pro hockey, arena-scale ...

CEIBS’ Leadership in the AI Era Open Day — March 15, 2026 at CEIBS Shanghai (onsite & online). Hear top faculty and industry leaders on AI-era leadership, then choose breakout talks on ...

Here's the somewhat painless process of getting your tax records for taxes paid in China... You might find yourself in a situation where you'll have to prove that you've paid taxes in China, ...

This Sunday there is a big football game. The irresistible force of Liverpool will meet the ...

An analysis of SmartShanghai’s Housing listings to find out where the cheaper rents tend to be, and what you should be paying where. From the directly and minutely useful to information on living your ...

Discover the thrilling projects and developments set to redefine Shanghai in 2025, from ...

GoEast Mandarin offers courses such as preparing for HSK exams, focus on characters, survival Chinese, spoken Chinese (to help you chat with friends), and bu ...

The new English-language Didi interface rolled out to us. Another win for cross-seat communication. We try out the Chinese Uber, except in English. From the directly and minutely useful to information ...

An interactive ode to the legendary composer. SmartShanghai.com is the longest-running English online magazine in Shanghai. We are an independent media publication created by a team of long-term, ...

Move over zodiac horses—Draco Malfoy is having a moment. In the run-up to the Year of the Horse, Chinese internet users have been turning the Harry Potter bad boy into an unlikely symbol of good luck.