Since coming to Shanghai, John and I have been talking a lot about city's souls. Last night we sat in my kitchen looking out the window of at the Shanghai nightscape, drinking Suntory's and trying to fathom the soul of Shanghai. To approach this city, one must begin geographically. Shanghai is a port city, and like all major port cities, revolves around a series of concepts- water, trade, money, foreigners, opportunity. These traits play a large role in the spirit of this place. There is money, trade, opportunity and foreign people in abundance. I would guess that approximately 75% of the city is under construction at any given time. When I look out from my balcony, I can see three skyscrapers going up. I have lived in my apartment for a little over a week, and
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