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Shanghai FTZ reforms set stage for wider opening

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Shanghai to launch all-in-one platform for intl travelers

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2025 Lujiazui Forum

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China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit program

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China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit program

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Largest exhibition of French Musee d'Orsay opens in Shanghai

Largest exhibition of French Musee d'Orsay opens in Shanghai

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Discover a summer retreat in Mingfu Library

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South Bund Fabric Market: Where tailors stitch stories

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How do I get my personal income tax refund while I'm not in China?

How do I get my personal income tax refund while I'm not in China?

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Updated list of refund upon purchase stores in Shanghai (May 2025)

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Survival tips for Shanghai's rainy days

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Get ready: ChinaJoy 2025 early bird tickets go on sale soon

Sci-fi aviation theme park to land in Shanghai

Sci-fi aviation theme park to land in Shanghai

Argentinian enjoys countryside in Fengxian district

Argentinian enjoys countryside in Fengxian district

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Expat StoriesGain insights into expats' unique experiences, challenges, and unforgettable moments in Shanghai.

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    Argentinian enjoys countryside in Fengxian district

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    Turning city streets into living stories

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    Buzzing for biodiversity: An Italian beekeeper's Shanghai mission

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    Intl choir members explore Songjiang's cultural charm

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    Expats donate blood to help sick children

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    No Chinese, no problem: Foreign traveler gets swift care at downtown Shanghai community hospital

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How do I get my personal income tax refund while I'm not in China?

How do I get my personal income tax refund while I'm not in China?

Can pets and owners depart from different countries while complying with customs regulations?

Can pets and owners depart from different countries while complying with customs regulations?

Can a minor travel to China and stay in a hotel without a parent's presence?

Can a minor travel to China and stay in a hotel without a parent's presence?

Infographic | What you need to know about overtime pay during Spring Festival

Infographic | What you need to know about overtime pay during Spring Festival

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