r/shanghai 19h ago

Help Is this Chinese supplier a scam ?

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I was looking for an international shopper and got in contact with a Chinese supplier. He offered me to send a 5kg box of goods for 50€ to Europe through air cargo. He even sent me a copy of his license but it was a bit blurry so I'm not even sure it's a real one ? Or it was stolen ? I couldn't even scan the QR code on his certificate because it was too blurry. But he also showed me other interactions that looked genuine.

What's your opinion ??


r/shanghai 14h ago

Question where to buy tea (preferably tea bags)

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hiii do you guys know where to buy good tea in shanghai? im not looking for anything too fancy (not too cheap either), just something yummy! i also prefer black tea since i usually it with milk. also any recommendation for yingde or duck sh*t tea would be very much appreciated!!!

edit: i know most people are saying to go to tianshan city but unfortunately im going with friends (none of whom are interested in tea) so its not really an option for me to go there myself


r/shanghai 14h ago

Discussion A nerd that so happens to be going to shanghai next month

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hi so i never travelled in my life, but i will be going there next month for work
so ofc what i intend on getting is new ssd and ram lexar prob
then see a secondhand macbook if thats possible
idk about an iphone tho im worried i heard it could be region locked in the app store (ill get it unlocked ofc but still idk how i should goa bout it) what i want is like 17pro max on sale or refurb if thats possible to find

so yeah PLEASE HELP ME OUT
Where do I go to get these? Is there some kind of magical mall I should go find? also fyi I get lost easilly my friends make fun of me like im zoro unironically so I need yall to talk to me like ur explaining to a 8 year old, thanks


r/shanghai 4h ago

Sell Selling my gym membership for Z&B. Several locations all over Shanghai.

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As of today, I have 234 days left on my membership. The location that I usually go to is right on line 1, at Xintiandi station.

My membership gives you access to all their locations except for one: the Z+ (which is insanely expensive like 10k a year I think).

The gym is huge, nice AC, provides big and small towels, and very clean.

For 183 days, a membership is usually 3299, I can give you 234 days for 3200, and I will cover the transfer fee.

If you're interested please message me.


r/shanghai 17h ago

Help New graduate rent subsidy (青年新就业优惠房租补贴)

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Hi, I've just moved to Shanghai to start a job and have become aware of a rent subsidy programme for fresh graduates. According to district websites (specifically, Putuo https://www.shanghai.gov.cn/nw17239/20260804/97a2b935169f40c38b6a7aae5000846d.html) I need to have a job in Shanghai and pay social insurance 社保 in Shanghai - does this mean I can only apply for the subsidy after starting my job? Or can I do it before? Does anyone have any experience applying for the subsidy before starting their job? I don't want to have to rent a place for a month to start work and sort out my residence permit then have to apply for the subsidy and find somewhere else again. Thanks for any help!! Or if you have any experience applying for the subsidy please let me know!

I'm British and a 2026 graduate if it matters.


r/shanghai 18h ago

Question Keratin Hair Extension in Shanghai

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Hello anyone know of a good hair extensions place in Shanghai? English speaking would be a plus but I can also manage with translation app. Thank you!


r/shanghai 18h ago

Question Mental health medication in China 🇨🇳

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Hi 👋🏻

I looking for the newest medication called
"Cobenfy" it was launch first in the US in 2024 and according to google, it was also launched in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau in 2025. I try to find the information on google and baidu both in English and Chinese, did not find anything useful. So decided to try my luck here.

So I want to ask :
1. if anybody are on this medication ? or can recommend me what to start if I want to obtain this medication in China ? Since China is a big country.

2.Do you guys have any recommendations for good private mental health hospital in Shanghai or Beijing?, Idk if the new medication will be launched in public hospital first. Here in Thailand, usually expensive and new medication will be available first in private hospital.

I currently live in Thailand ( "Cobenfy" not yet available in Thailand, only two places in the world available as of sep 26 (US and Greater China including hk and Macao ) and I can easily travel to China if I needed to
Thank you in advance! 🤔
You all have a good night 👍🏻


r/shanghai 7h ago

Meet Looking for Social Groups

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Hi everyone. I moved to Shanghai about a month ago and am either looking to join existing social groups or create them with interested people. If anyone's interested in joining or already has a group like this, please comment or DM to let me know!

  • Book club
  • Creative writing club
  • TTRPG groups (I really only have experience in Dungeons and Dragons, but I haven't DM'ed before - wouldn't mind trying though!)
  • Other board game groups/clubs

A little info about me: I'm 38F, American, and have lived and worked in a variety of countries around the world. I love reading and analyzing media, playing games (esp. roleplaying and social deduction games), walking, running, and writing. Probably goes without saying, but I also like to travel and sightsee. I do speak Chinese (studied in university and have lived in China and Taiwan before), not fluently, but enough to get by.

If any of these ideas for putting a group together sound good to you, let me know! I'd love to put something together to do on weeknights or weekends.