Nanjing Road

Full of Eastern promise

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October 14th 2007
Cities grow in size, shape, stature and renown, some at a snail's pace, and others at such breakneck speed that you wonder exactly what kind of money and work ethic is behind all the speedy urbanization. Shanghai is a case in question, since although there are palpable vestiges of the city's traditional roots, this is one megalopolis with its finger on the pulse, poised to take on any like-minded ... read more

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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