The Backstreet Boys are coming to town next Tuesday 28th May, and Shanghai Expat has two exclusive tickets to give away to the after party. If you’re excited that backstreet are back, this could be your chance to party backstage with the band! It’s the Backstreet Boys 20th anniversary tour and the first time the band has been in Shanghai since 2004. To win, all you have to do is re-write the lyrics to classic Backstreet Boys song ...  Read More.

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I knew I’d arrived at the job fair before I saw the signs. Hopefuls gathered outside the venue, checking their resumes or adjusting thei...

The Essentials of Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal (hyperglycemia), as a result of either the body...

On Top of the Bund: Bar Rouge

Bar Rouge opened their new terrace in style last Friday, May 3rd. Soft saxophones and chilled beats lilted from the bar, while poised pole...

Johannes Lux: Brewmaster at Shanghai Brewery

It’s a bright afternoon in May. I’m sitting with Sam, manager of the Shanghai Brewery, and Johannes, newly appointed brewmaster at the...

Eight Reasons to Write For Us
channel label: City Living
We at Shanghai Expat are always open to high quality contributions. If you’ve got something to say, a story to tell, or a knack for description, you should pick up that pen or open that word document. Writing for Shanghai Expat has a huge range of benefits. 1. Get read With 7.5 million page views per month, Shanghai Expat is one of the leading English language web...read more
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5 Rules for Healthy Eating
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Every day we are bombarded with headlines like "Ten Worst Foods in the Cupboard," or "Seven Foods that will Save our Lives." Surely there are more than ten foods we should avoid for good health and clearly there are many more than seven foods that can keep us alive. Metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou are teeming with both healthy and not-so...read more
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The Light at the End of the Kennel – Getting a Dog in Shanghai
channel label: Family Life
One of the MANY ads on Taobao grabbed Tiffany's attention: Shenzhen or Shanghai 900RMB for original Labradors – breeder direct sale to you (no shops). 136-5555-2137. read more
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How to use QQ?
channel label: Science & Technology
In an effort to educate you about Chinese social media, we’ll introduce you to the most popular online messaging software and how you can use it. When I meet new Chinese friends and we decide we want to stay in touch, I never get asked for my business card, my email address, or my phone number anymore. Nowadays, young people and businesses alike are using QQ. I real...read more
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Pearl of the East vs Soul of Asia
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Shanghai, often dubbed the 'Pearl of the East'. Seoul, sometimes called the 'Soul of Asia'. Two cities so close to each other but yet so different in culture. Having lived in both cities for a while I couldn't help but notice how different they were to each other in terms of food, atmosphere at night, people and culture. Coming from the small city of London, I felt more at...read more
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The Future is Analogue
channel label: Arts & Culture
"How Lomo has brought Shanghai on the edge of a photo revolution." read more
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Don't Bank On It
channel label: Business
'Why don't you open a bank account in China,' suggested my brother, 'and transfer your savings to the Chinese bank account.' 'How will I transfer the money?' 'Use Internet Banking.' 'Do you think it's that simple?' 'It should be.' A month later I was starting to run out of money. Perhaps it was time for that bank transfer. I logged onto internet banking. To add ...read more
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On Top of the Bund: Bar Rouge
channel label: Food & Entertainment
Bar Rouge opened their new terrace in style last Friday, May 3rd. Soft saxophones and chilled beats lilted from the bar, while poised pole dancers lifted effortlessly into the night. read more
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  • SES 2013 Shanghai
    Date: Wed | 2013-05-29 (All day) - Thu | 2013-05-30 (All day)
    SES Shanghai’s two-day agenda is packed with celebrated speakers from international brands leading educational sessions on the hottest topics in the digital marketing industry ...
  • Dental Cleaning Package RMB 268
    Date: Wed | 2013-03-20 (All day) - Sun | 2013-06-30 (All day)
    Date: valid till 2013/6/30 includes: • Dental Cleaning • Air Polish • Dental Check-up ...
  • Australian Property Insights Conference
    Date: Wed | 2013-06-05 18:30 - 20:30
    ParkTrent Properties Group has been providing education about the benefits of property investment for over 20 years, and has helped thousands of ...
  • 2013 Readers' Choice Awards
    Date: Thu | 2013-05-23 19:00 - 22:30
    It's the TIME for this year! City Weekend Readers' Choice Award is coming on May.23rd(Thursday) on the bund in this amazing city! ...
  • The Lost Garden / Caprism Inc.
    Date: Sat | 2013-06-08 20:00 - Sun | 2013-06-09 20:00
    Caprism Inc. proudly presents a New Musical starring K-Pop Star Kim Tae-Woo, packed with beautiful music is set to lift its curtains to premiere ...
  • Punchline Comedy Presents: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
    Date: Thu | 2013-05-23 20:00 - Sat | 2013-05-25 20:00
    The 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' crew is back! Punchline Comedy is always bringing you the best in stand up comedy. This time, the guys are here for 3 days, May 23 and 25 ...
  • 2013 Heineken UEFA Final Viewing Party
    Date: Sat | 2013-05-25 22:00 - Sun | 2013-05-26 03:00
    HEINEKEN is throwing the ultimate UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Viewing Party in Shanghai – and you are invited!! ...
  • DAFF | Design, Art & Fashion Fair | SPRING 2013
    Date: Sat | 2013-05-25 14:00 - Sun | 2013-05-26 21:00
    DAFF is Shanghai’s biggest biannual lifestyle community event. Aimed at giving China’s creative leaders and rising talent a platform to interact, share ideas ...
  • Kia World Extreme Games 2013
    Date: Sun | 2013-06-09 11:00 - Wed | 2013-06-12 18:00
    The Kia World Extreme Games is the foremost action sports competition worldwide. Featured contests will include BMX freestyle ...
  • SinoUnited Health tights the knot with Huashan Hospital Sport Medicine Department
    Date: Sat | 2013-05-11 (All day) - Fri | 2013-05-31 (All day)
    SinoUnited Health is proud to annouce this official cooperation with Huashan Hospital Sport Medicine Department, it’s a national reputation recognize by ...
  • Advantages of boarding at Dulwich College Suzhou I
    Date: Tue | 2013-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
    Dulwich College Suzhou is now pleased to be able to offer full or weekly boarding to boys and girls aged 11 to 18. Boarding can strengthen the academic ...
  • Shanghai International Culture Festival
    Date: Fri | 2013-05-31 (All day) - Sun | 2013-06-02 (All day)
    Organized by the Huangpu River Group, Bevex (Dxcel) and the Wharf 1846: the organizers, who brought you the Shanghai International Beer Festival ...

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  • The Grill: Express Lunch Menu
    Date: Fri | 2015-01-30 11:30 - Sat | 2015-01-31 02:30
    Located in the Grand Hyatt, The Grill is launching a new weekday express lunch menu, which allows diners to enjoy the distinct flavours of the restaurant’s signature ...
  • Ala Buffet @ The COOK
    Date: Fri | 2013-02-01 11:30 - Sun | 2013-06-30 22:00
    Going out for lunch or dinner but your group of friends can't decide where to go? Come over to The COOK for an A la Buffet! The Cook's 12 live show kitchens ...
  • PiRO Burger Mondays
    Date: Wed | 2013-05-01 (All day) - Sat | 2013-08-31 (All day)
    On Mondays, order any of our 30+ burger and get a pint of Stella Artois FREE! PiRO burgers are rated by many as the best in Shanghai ...
  • Steak Night and Oyster Night
    Date: Tue | 2012-12-11 (All day) - Tue | 2013-04-30 (All day)
    Special offer every Tuesday from 6pm-10pm. Come to enjoy a thick and juicy imported Australia Wagyu (9+) sirloin or Angus rib eye steak served with glass of our selected wine ...
  • Sushi Kaiseki
    Date: Sat | 2013-06-01 (All day) - Sun | 2013-06-30 (All day)
    Something irresistible for Sushi lovers! Indulge premium 9 course Sushi kaiseki. Cold Grilled Matsutake mushroom, Matsutake mushroom Teapot Soup, Fresh flounder with ...
  • Latino Sunday Brunch at Westin
    Date: Sun | 2013-05-19 11:30 - 14:30
    Robust, flavorful and inventive, enjoy ceviche, churrasco, fajitas, Havana style grilled fish, moqueca, Nicaraguan oxtail stew, Jamaican jerk ...
  • Every Monday 2 Sliders & Stella for 50RMB!
    Date: Mon | 2013-04-22 (All day) - Mon | 2013-07-29 (All day)
    Every Monday all day 2 Sliders and a Stella for 50RMB! Sliders Bar, 45 Yongkang Lu ...

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  • Heng Sheng Court ID: Q19-057 nice apartment
    RMB 14,000/per month
    Well maintained apartment,fully furnished and equipped,centrialised aircon,good layout and spacious,middle floor with much light and view. More photos and details of this one,please visit http://shprimeproperty.com/index/housedetail.aspx?id=29277                        Shanghai Prime Property Agency T: (86.21)5258.9822 M: (86)137.6427.5311 E: service@shprimeproperty.com W: http://www.shprimeproperty.com
    • Listing Type: For Rent
    • Area: Changning
    • Size: 138sqm
  • Tianshan Yijing Yuan ID: ZC05-044 nice apartment
    RMB 13,000/per month
    Newly renovated apartment on the high floor, wooden floor, modern design and furniture, nice kitchen and bathroom. More photos and details of this one,please visit http://shprimeproperty.com/index/housedetail.aspx?id=29584                        Shanghai Prime Property Agency T: (86.21)5258.9822 M: (86)137.6427.5311 E: service@shprimeproperty.com W: http://www.shprimeproperty.com
    • Listing Type: For Rent
    • Area: Changning
    • Size: 98sqm
  • 1 attractive br, People Square
    RMB 10,000/per month
    Located on South Suzhou Rd, close to Xizang Rd(M). within 12mints walking to People’s Square(L.1/2/8), 5mitns walk to QuFu Rd station(L.8). Easily access to Nanjing Rd Commercial Street. The apt owns a good design. Lighted-color. Bright living room with nice open kitchen. Quiet and comfortable bedroom can make you forget tiredness. Clean bathroom. You can see the pics how nice and cozy it is! Free club house in this compound. Shopping mall, . Café shops, convenient stores etc nearby. You ll love it if you see it! Good choice for you to live here. We also have other apartments and villas database, please feel free to contact us f...
    • Listing Type: For Rent
    • Area: People's Square
    • Size: 120sqm
  • An Sheng Jing Yuan ID: VH22-010
    RMB 25,000/per month
    Detached house,well maintained with throughout floor heating,central heating.Fully furnished and equipped,beautifuly presented.Sizable private garden. More photos and details of this one,please visit http://shprimeproperty.com/index/housedetail.aspx?id=29666                        Shanghai Prime Property Agency T: (86.21)5258.9822 M: (86)137.6427.5311 E: service@shprimeproperty.com W: http://www.shprimeproperty.com
    • Listing Type: For Rent
    • Area: Qingpu
    • Size: 380sqm
  • Charming 1br on Sinan Rd Close to L1/9/10
    RMB 7,500/per month
    This charming apartment is located on Sinan Road cross Middle Jianguo Road. 5 mins walking distance to the metro L9 Dapu Bridge Stataion. Layout is 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom. Modern decoration with some mosaic elements. Tianzifang is 5 mins walking distance, which is located on Taikang road. Comparing with the brand new modern buildings, you can find the special architecture of old Shanghai city. It's also a good shopping area. The stores are little, but very characteristic with full of art beauty. Feel free to contract me if you are interested in this apartment. We also have several similar apartments in nearby area. We provi...
    • Listing Type: For Rent
    • Area: Xintiandi
    • Size: 60sqm
  • Mandarine City ID: Q13-273
    RMB 14,500/per month
    Newly renovated apartment, modern design, simple furniture, nice kitchen and bathroom, close to Gubei Carefour. More photos and details of this one,please visit http://shprimeproperty.com/index/housedetail.aspx?id=29648                        Shanghai Prime Property Agency T: (86.21)5258.9822 M: (86)137.6427.5311 E: service@shprimeproperty.com W: http://www.shprimeproperty.com  
    • Listing Type: For Rent
    • Area: Minhang
    • Size: 110sqm

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Supply Chain General Manager
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Location: Shanghai
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Human Resources Coordinator
Company: Motion Global International
Location: Shanghai
Salary: Salary negotiable
Full Time Subject Teacher/ Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer Position, Events Management
Company: Sino-British College, USST
Location: Shanghai
Salary: 200,000 RMB ~ 360,000 RMB / Year
バイヤー(中国語圏担当)
Company: ハイパーツールズ株式会社
Location: Aichi
Salary: ¥3.0M ~ ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable 試用期間あり
バイヤー
Company: ハイパーツールズ株式会社
Location: Aichi
Salary: ¥3.0M ~ ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable 試用期間あり
IT機器のテクニカルサポート
Company: ハイパーツールズ株式会社
Location: Aichi
Salary: ¥3.0M ~ ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable
E-MARKETING TRAINEE PROGRAM – ENGLISH
Company: Motion Global International
Location: Shanghai
Salary: 4,000 RMB / Month Negotiable
Purchase Professional
Company: Shanghai Worldgranary Group Limited
Location: Shanghai
Salary: Salary negotiable

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Miracle Mandarin
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• 8 different levels for all student needs
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• Dental Cleaning Package RMB 268(Original Price: RMB 1,030)
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• Successfully in curing patients for thousands of years
• Teach by doing —easy and practical self-curing methods