# 46 | Shanghai: A City That Can Be Both Easy and Hard for Nomads

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Podcast: [Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nomad-summit-podcast-fuel-for-your-nomadic-journey-7353656)
Published: 2026-04-01T07:40:00+00:00
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In this second episode of Christoph Huebner's four-part journey through China, we land in Shanghai – a city of 25 million people, towering skylines, and cutting-edge infrastructure. But beyond the impressive surface, what is it actually like to live here as a foreigner? Christoph spends a week in Shanghai, staying in a vibrant co-living space called Dweller, where community, creativity, and shared living come together in a way that feels both local and international. He meets the founders, joins events, and quickly finds himself feeling at home. At the same time, everyday life presents unexpected challenges – from navigating apps that only partly translate to English, to spending hours in a hospital system that simply isn't designed for non-Chinese speakers. We also hear from Song Ping, who is building a bridge between China and the global nomad movement through a new conference focused on "One Person Companies" – a fast-growing trend among remote workers, creators, and independent entrepreneurs. This episode offers a nuanced look at Shanghai – a place where innovation and opportunity meet friction and complexity. Key Takeaways Shanghai is one of the most modern cities in the world, but still not fully adapted to foreign residents Co-living spaces like Dweller are creating strong, organic communities without focusing specifically on digital nomads It is possible to feel at home quickly – even in a very different culture Language remains one of the biggest barriers when navigating daily life in China Systems like hospitals and apps can be challenging without local support China's domestic interest in remote work and "One Person Companies" is growing rapidly New initiatives are emerging to connect Chinese entrepreneurs with the global nomad ecosystem Relevant Links Nomad…

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