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Shanghai 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 »

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The international German School in Shanghai

Are you a German expat moving to Shanghai? Want to bring your kids and are worried about their education? Don´t be. The ”German School & Kindergarten Shanghai” (German: Deutsche Schule Shanghai) offers a wide range of education for children in all ages. Website: http://www.ds-shanghai.de/ Logo: Address and map: You find it in the bottom more »

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Shanghai French Concession

Shanghai French Concession The Shanghai French Concession has its name from the foreign concession time that lasted from 1849 until 1943. This cozy area is perfect for expats who wants the convenience of downtown living with an “old-Shanghai” feeling. The area attracts all different kinds of expats from foreign students to couples with a more »

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Why I became an expat in Shanghai

Shimao Riviera Shanghai apartment

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 »

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Oriental Pearl Tower – on top of the world

Tomson Riviera Apartment

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 »

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Four 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 »

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What 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 »

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This is what you can expect from Shanghai

Territory Shanghai Apartment

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 »

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Shimao 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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FAQ: Renting an apartment in Shanghai

There are some questions that are relevant for those of you who want to rent an apartment in Shanghai. And we have the answers for all of them. 1: Do you need to pay a real estate agent for finding you a home? No, you do not need to pay for that service. It more »

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