Hello everyone, Chinese like to show off with their clothes and cars. In fact, in the 1990’s, when cell phones were first available, people would walk along talking away, but nobody was on the other end. They are nice people with shy smiles, but more used to crowded conditions than this Canadian. I’m constantly being bumped and shoved and crowded. Interesting comment from our guide—when lI mentioned that the city of Chongqin had the same population as our entire country, he said that so few people around would make him scared. I guess there is safety in numbers. Condos, that can cost up to a million dollars, are sold as an empty shell. All plumbing fixtures and finishes are up to the new owner. I thought, “well, just buy a re-sell apartment, but the Chinese don’t
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