The Vigilent Shopkeeper

Soaking Up That Shanghai Sun

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March 15th 2009
I had a fairly quiet weekend this time 'around. I've been dealing with a nasty cold, but thanks to my quiet weekend, it's getting better. Now, on with the story! On Friday, my friends and I took a trip to the Shanghai Planning Exhibition. Remember that picture of the blue gumby-like fellow? Well, he's the mascot. And the planning exhibition, well, it's the plans for the 'New Shanghai'...Pa ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more