https://mindthetravel.com/pros-and-cons-expat-living-shanghai/
Personal Safety. Shanghai is a very safe place to live as an expat. It was ranked one of the safest cities in China because of its low crime rates. While most crimes are limited to pick-pocketing and minor thefts on public transport, expats are advised to keep to well-lit areas of the city at night.

https://www.ashleyabroad.com/2018/07/24/living-in-shanghai/
Honestly, expat living Shanghai sounds pretty amazing — imagine all of the Asian travel opportunities you could have (and all of the Shanghainese soup dumplings you could eat!) Quick facts about living in Shanghai: Language: Mandarin, Shanghainese. Currency: ¥ Renminbi (RMB) Level of crime in Shanghai: Low. Cost of living in Shanghai: Low.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1288231.shtml
The three recent Ipsos happiness surveys conducted in August 2020, December 2021, and January 2023, revealed that 93 percent, 83 percent, and 91 percent of Chinese respondents were happy

https://www.reddit.com/r/shanghai/comments/s0fvox/expat_life_in_shanghai_today_and_in_the_future_in/
Expat community in SH is currently at approx. 175,000 down from 230-250k in previous years. I have no links at hand. I do not expect China going back to pre 2019 and especially not to 2000s when the city was vibrating. So, no more fun.

https://www.findawayabroad.com/post/living-in-shanghai
Jul 11, 2022. Located on China's east coast, Shanghai is a megacity home to over 25 million people. As one of the world's most populous cities, you're in for a lifestyle unlike anywhere else. Since China opened its doors to international trade in the 1970s, the city has drawn businesses from all over the world, transforming it into an economic

https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/are-the-chinese-happy
In Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, and villages outside the sprawling cities, reporters made a point of cultivating diverse interviewees: university students, migrant workers, street vendors, aunties

https://enjoyshanghai.com/articles/living-in-shanghai-pros-and-cons/
More and more people come to living or travel in shanghai, living in shanghai pros and cons is the main concen for all those people who haven't come yet.Shanghai is a big city in China which is famous for its population density.The world calls it "New York from the East". Many people from abroad migrate and decide to live in a city which is called "Dragon Head" by this local mythology.

https://blog.concordiashanghai.org/tips-for-moving-and-living-in-shanghai
Immerse yourself in the vibrant street markets, savor the culinary delights of authentic Chinese cuisine, and explore the blend of architectural marvels that define this city's rich history. Every corner of Shanghai offers an opportunity for adventure, whether you're wandering through ancient temples or indulging in the contemporary art scene

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1055625/china-happiness-index-united-nations/
China's happiness index according to the UN 2013-2023. According to the UN's World Happiness Report, China's happiness index ranged at 5.97 points in 2023. China ranked 60th out of 143 countries

https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2305081291/
As a metropolitan city, Shanghai has always appreciated the contributions made by people coming from afar, and extended a welcome hand toward newcomers. It has been four months since January 8 when Shanghai optimized the management measures for inbound travelers after China downgraded COVID-19 to Category B from Category A.

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202406/26/WS667c0412a31095c51c50b008.html
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns speaks at an event on US-China relations in Shanghai, China June 26, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] With his long career in US diplomacy serving si

https://www.cfr.org/blog/china-life-shanghai-during-pandemic
Some people wondered how this woman's daughter could own five apartments in downtown Shanghai, three of which are in neighborhoods where housing prices often top RMB 10 million ($1.4 million).

https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3263043/guo-zhuang-china-busker-finds-online-fame-classic-cover-version-triggers-hometown-tourism-surge
A 25-year-old man from rural China has shot to fame after his cover version of an old love song went viral on social media, and his poignant, inspiring life story was revealed. Guo Zhuang, who

https://verilymag.com/2020/07/life-in-shanghai
A city at once familiar, new, and challenging. Editors' note: The "Life in" series provides readers a window into daily life in different places around the world by sharing the stories of women living abroad. Verily contributor Paige Sheffield first visited China during her sophomore year of college and left knowing there was so much more

https://www.rfa.org/english/commentaries/happiness-ranking-04262019155134.html
Two tourists from China walking along a road in central Bangkok, Feb. 7, 2019. AFP. China's relatively low ranking in the most recent United Nations-sponsored World Happiness Report puzzles some

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-times-chinese-people-are-the-happiest-in-the-world-ipsos-survey-shows-301786592.html
The three recent Ipsos happiness surveys conducted in August 2020, December 2021, and January 2023, revealed that 93 percent, 83 percent, and 91 percent of Chinese respondents were happy

https://www.chinatravel.com/shanghai/how-to-experience-local-life-in-shanghai
Shanghai Lanes. 2. Try Local Street Food. Trying street food is a great way to experience the local culture. Inexpensive yet appetizing street food is indeed the true essence of the Shanghai lifestyle. Shanghai is one of the best cities to go to for street food hunting.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2057150X211045484
Specifically, younger people (aged 18-29) and elderly people (aged 60 and above) are happier than those in their middle age (ages 30-59). People aged 40-50 report the lowest happiness score among all Chinese adults. Figure 1. Age and self-reported happiness score. Open in viewer.

https://thewoksoflife.com/shanghai-breakfast-eat-like-local/
In the old days (i.e., my memories from 33 years ago), for 10 cents RMB, you could get a set Shanghai breakfast meal of da bing, you tiao and dou jiang.. Back then, it was an indulgence and a sign of a good life, while an average man's breakfast was boiled leftover rice with water served with a piece of fermented tofu (腐乳) or a bit of preserved radish.

https://thehelpfulpanda.com/living-in-china/
Good things about living in China. Like most other people, when I'm having a bad day, I do like to moan and complain. But even I have to admit that, in spite of how hard life in China can be, there are numerous positives to living here. 1. Low cost of living. The cost of living in China in a Tier 3 or 4 city is incredibly low. Bus fares are

https://www.shine.cn/news/in-focus/2110015943/
Hu Min. 09:30 UTC+8, 2021-10-01. . Livable, Lovable Shanghai. Zhangyan Village in west Shanghai's Qingpu District has 2,525 residents. More than one-third are seniors aged 60 and above. The village, formerly known as Zhangyan Ancient Town, was established in 1069 of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). A renewal of the village started last

https://www.reddit.com/r/chinalife/comments/1dqmphl/how_good_is_life_in_china_in_2024_from_a_chinese/
The international school my son attended is 99% of Chinese students, his English hasn't improve over the past year. Since we are both Chinese and do not speak English at home, international education in China doesn't really help us. My son would not have a proper understanding of the Western society/people/culture attending Dulwich in Shanghai.

https://www.reddit.com/r/shanghai/comments/12nadkq/how_is_expat_life_in_shanghai_right_now/
Foreigners,especially when you are white (Europeans,Amricans),are often treated as superior than others,much superior than native chinese,the chinese are often the lowest class in china.Keep in mind that,racism is rampant in china,especially in shanghai,the chinese love being white,an old chinese saying FYI "Being white covers a hundred ugliness".

https://english.cctv.com/2024/06/28/ARTIL4395ne8kXkpojdr6XBK240628.shtml
China's resolve to promote common development across the world will not change. High-quality development of the Chinese economy will provide strong impetus to world economic growth. Modernization achieved by 1.4 billion Chinese people means the addition of a new super-large market larger than all developed countries combined.

https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-024-01865-9
Liu et al. conducted an online questionnaire survey on 1402 middle school students in China and found that social anxiety significantly predicts poor sleep quality . People without sufficient sleep experience a decrease in their perception of happy emotions . This biased emotional perception is associated with social dysfunction and

https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-lvmh-bernard-arnault/
Arnault visited another communist country, China, for the first time in 1992, for the opening of a Louis Vuitton store in the basement of what was then Beijing's Palace Hotel.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kuj8LDJRD5U
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https://humanitiesartsandsociety.org/magazine/hidden-truths-in-chinas-past-the-everyday-life-perspective-and-chinese-history/
This issue of Humanities, Arts and Society focusing on the themes of truth and belief is an excellent occasion to introduce the general public to the operationalization of the everyday life perspective in the study of China's past.Unlike other historical works that concentrate heavily on important historical figures, a focus on the everyday life of ordinary people allows writers to uncover