Year: 2019

[Drink It]: In Defense Of Chinese Booze

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Chinese alcohol sucks. The internet is awash in pieces written by Westerners decrying the nostril-searing industrial stench and funky, gag-inducing sorghum flavor of China's favorite spirit. Ask the average person overseas about Shaoxing rice wine. If they’ve even heard of it, they'll probably tell you it's used in cooking. And yet, baijiu accounts for a third of the alcohol produced worldwide, and huangjiu is far and away the most widely drunk alcohol in Zhejiang and Shanghai. Those same articles reference laowai who overcame their Buddies-induced trauma and learned to love Chinese...

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[The List]: Shanghai Charities 2019

It might be a little late to make a new year's resolution, but it's never too late to start helping those less fortunate than yourself. The good people at these charities have made it their mission to do just that. From mental health foundations to animal rescue centers, Shanghai is full of people who just want to help. For them to be able to do this though, they themselves need support, so get involved today and improve someones life! The Charities Baobei Foundation provide surgeries and post-surgical rehabilitation for Chinese orphans with life-threatening birth defects....

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[On The Radar]: Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradise 98 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu View ListingTaxi Printout Quick Take: Shanghai's first dedicated tiki bar (in like five years) What It Is: What happens when Austin Hu (Heritage) and Yao Lu (Union Trading Company) team up again. Evidently they've both been harboring dark, secret cravings for spam, palm print shirts and drinks with little gardens growing out the top. Tiki's a whole movement. It's a state of mind, man. A design philosophy invented in the early 20th century, for American servicemen nostalgic for the Pacific Islands and...

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[How to]: Get Married In China

So, I just got married in China. It's actually a very simple process, but I went through a few preparatory months of hair-pulling, stressing about the various legal angles involved. To save you, dear mixed-nationality lovebirds out there in radioland, from tripping on these stress points, I've nailed together a quick little guide on how to tie the knot in the PRC. Disclaimer: The scope of this guide is pretty specifically limited to a U.S. citizen marrying a Chinese national. The bureau at which you'll need to file your license also depends on your spouse's hukou: unless s/he's...

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[How to]: Call A Cab With Didi Chuxing And Kuaidi Dache

Getting a taxi in Shanghai can be difficult, especially during rush hour or on some secluded street in the middle of the night. You've probably used Uber or at least heard of it, but Uber doesn't serve every area, and often they have surcharges that more than double the rate during peak hours. And it isn't legally recognized here, or in many countries. This is where Chinese apps Didi Chuxing (滴滴出行) and Kuadi Dache (快的打车) come in. Recently, the private car service (zhuanche) of these two apps received legal status (licenses) in Shanghai. They each also run...

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