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Fudan International School
Excellent English friendly alternative for expats children Fudan University is one of the top universities in the world and has a high admission fee for those who want to study there. However, there is a cheaper alternative for people that still have not reached university age. Fudan University International School (FDIS) is a public more »
+ read moreFootball in Shanghai – two teams
Football is the most popular sports in the whole world. China has been a country with a population that does not seem to care much about this wonderful sport, but things have changed in the last couple of years. Shanghai has two football teams: Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai SIPG SH. Shanghai Shenhua The most more »
+ read moreThe French School in Shanghai – all information you need
French international School in Shanghai If you take your French kids to Shanghai – do not worry about the education opportunities they will meet in this multicultural city. The French School of Shanghai (Lycée Francais de Shanghai) is an excellent alternative for every French-speaking expat who wants his or her child to be a more »
+ read moreShanghai from a business perspective
Shanghai – a commercial centre in China Shanghai’s importance as a commercial and industrial city dates back to 1842, when the Nanking Treaty was opened to foreign trade. Shanghai has been developed to one of the most intensive harbors worldwide and millions of containers are shipped worldwide every year. More and more international companies more »
+ read moreWhy I became an expat in Shanghai
A little story about myself; I grew up in a poor family in a small town in Germany, which made me always believe that there was something “out there” I would never be able to see. My parents could not afford holidays abroad and I ended up staying only in Germany during my first more »
+ read moreOriental Pearl Tower – on top of the world
Oriental Pearl Tower is one of Shanghai´s most famous buildings and is portrated in nearly every postcard you get from this big city. If you Google “Shanghai” you will probably find 1000 of pictures of the Oriental Pearl Tower. And it really is amazing. The tower is 468 meters high, which makes it the more »
+ read moreFour things expats often miss while living in Shanghai
Shanghai is a city of contrasts. The architectural ambience is an eclectic mix of old, contemporary and futuristic. You will during a typical day in Shanghai feel transported through different atmospheres in different parts of the cities. This city is undergoing rapid financial, cultural and technological development, which is extremly entertaining to take a more »
+ read moreWhat information do a real estate agent need to find a home for me in Shanghai?
After you have decided to move to Shanghai, I would recommend you to immediately start to browse different webpages and find out what property type you are interested in. Things you should know before contacting a real estate agent is: – Where you want to live Read the article “Puxi or Pudong – where more »
+ read moreThis is what you can expect from Shanghai
If you love the charm of New York’s rhythmic pulse, where the whole world meets in a seductive cocktail of skyline, history and a mosaic of different nationalities, it is time to visit China. Most people will do a classic trip to Beijing when they want to visit China for the first time. The more »
+ read moreShimao Riviera Garden apartments in Shanghai
Shimao Riviera Garden is a compound on the Pudong side of Huangpu river. The compound is very popular among expats working in some of the big multinational companies in Pudong. A lot of high budget clients choose this compound to live nearby the city centre and because of the great environment that surrounds the more »
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