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Chinatowns in U.S. Regarding Chinatown, yes, it's dirty, crowded and noisy. But it's also a cultural center that many Chinese Americans like myself are grateful exist. It as a unique charm and energy that doesn't exist elsewhere, not even in Shanghai. I have warm feelings when I think of NYC's chinatown. Do you feel "warmth" anywhere in Shanghai? Chinatowns offer a link to identity and culture that would otherwise not be available. Most people who actually live in chinatown are the older generation and new immigrants. Second gen chinese move out to the suburbs, but still frequent it for it's food, services, social and cultural ties. Regarding old and small streets, many chinatowns are part of historic districts. Despite it's superficial appearances, I'd dare say most people in US Chinatowns live better than 98 or 99% of chinese citizens. WJS, I think you have to realize that you are living in the top 2 or 3 percent of mainland chinese society. Life for the average chinese mainlander is indeed, to paraphrase a philosopher, short, hard and brutal. |
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So Many Typos in Shanghai Metro - Part III Fraud on Subway. A few weeks ago, my wife and I bought a ticket from the counter for People's Sq to South Rail Station. We paid three RMB each, the correct price. However, we found out exiting the S Rail Station that the lady only gave us 2 RMB tickets. Fortunately, the guard let us out. My questions: Is this trickery common? It would seem so, due to my impression that the guard at S. Station has seen many instances of this, and let us leave quickly. Is anything being done about this fraud? |