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China beckons: Shanghai

So after a week in Shanghai here are my first impressions. The sheer speed of the development is astounding. From the top of the tallest building you can see high-rise blocks stretching into the distance as far as the eye can see; and this even on land that until 20 years ago was little more [...]

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Day Zero

So it’s half twelve and I’m onboard a 1pm flight to Shanghai. Boarding was very quiet. It’s half empty – and I don’t just mean every other seat – no, its more than half, more like three quarters – the entire front section of economy is empty. I’ve never seen a flight like this before [...]

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