China's Breakneck Metro System Growth, in One Amazing GIF

Watch Chinese cities' metro systems grow at staggering speed in just 30 years with this mesmerizing GIF.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 23 May 2017

Foreigners Can Now Use the Shanghai Metro App (Finally)

The wait is over! Expats can finally use the Shanghai Metro App.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 05 April 2018

Why Has China Built So Many Metro Systems?

An exploration of China's weird and wonderful metro systems.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 25 May 2022

Shanghai Has the Longest Metro System in the World

The city continues its streak as having the longest subway rail mileage in the world.

by Ilona Dielis, 16 May 2017

American Man Dies on Shanghai Metro

An American man died Monday morning after collapsing on Line 2 of the Shanghai Metro during rush hour.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 May 2017

Shanghai Metro Line 17 is Opening Very Soon

The world's longest Metro system just keeps growing.

by That's Shanghai, 18 October 2017

Chaos on Shanghai Metro Train After Man Causes Panic

'Hundreds' of people ran along a subway train in panic after a man caused a mysterious disturbance on Shanghai Metro Line 10.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 09 May 2017

New Metro Line Will Link Suzhou and Shanghai

​It will soon be easier (and faster) than ever to get between Shanghai and Suzhou.

by Justine Lopez, 07 September 2018

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