Wil Turner

Shanghai, by and large, is a city of hype. Shanghaiist has and will continue to contribute to it, propping up events, holding out hope for free beer, and generally trying to see the good in the sometimes random governmental edicts. But the weary wait for someone, anyone, to open a... continue reading on Shanghaiist

While Shanghaiist has been here long enough that the picture to the right didn't seem wrong at all, it's true that Shanghai traffic can be a little crazy sometimes. And while we have personally been hit by a taxi (and several bicycles) it may be getting worse, despite efforts to... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Despite earlier opening date confusion, we're here to tell you that Muji's open. The name may mean little to most, but that's almost the point. The full name, Mujirushi Ryohin, translates as "no label, quality goods", and the chain famous for its unbranded, minimalist stationary, toiletries, kitchenware, furniture and clothing... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Ever since Matrix: Revolutions in 2003, select Hollywood blockbusters have been released simultaneously worldwide in an effort to combat the DVD guy on the corner, whose suitcase fills magically on opening night. Star Wars III? Got it. Mr. and Mrs. Smith? Got it. Sure, the frame rate can't keep up... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Shanghai's population can be hard to pin down, with popular numbers including 13 million, the registered total, 17 million, the official figure, and 20 million, the oft-speculated "real" number. The one fact that is easy to find, however, is that in 2004 Shanghai's "natural" population growth (new births minus deaths)... continue reading on Shanghaiist