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The Joys of the 993

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December 13th 2008
The 993 bus is always a little surprise package waiting to happen. Yesterday I took the bus into the Luijaizui area to meet someone for lunch at Superbrand Mall. It was so packed, people were standing 4 deep inside the entire length of the bus. If you were in the inside 2 rows, there was no need to hang on to anything, as you would not move an inch if the bus stopped. If you were in the ou ... 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