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Living in China is pretty interesting. People tend to do a lot of interesting things and a lot of interesting things happen that are interesting enough for us to write interesting posts about. If you’re interested in learning more about the interesting life that people have in China, this would be an interesting place to read all that interesting stuff.

Expo Guide For Elderly & People With Disabilities

Expo Guide For Elderly & People With Disabilities

Do you have elderly, handicapped, and/or disabled people going with you to the Shanghai World Expo? Here is everything you need to know from purchasing tickets to actually going there.

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Why The Chinese Do Better In Standardized Exams

Why The Chinese Do Better In Standardized Exams

Are Chinese robots? Relating experiences from the World Cup and the Shanghai World Expo.

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Australian Pavilion: School Of The Air, Green Technology

Australian Pavilion: School Of The Air, Green Technology

A visit to the Australian Pavilion gave me happy feelings afterwards–great for kids! Learn about projects in the Outback, how China and Australia are connected, and what is that curious shape of the pavilion anyway?

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Why You Would Want A China Pavilion Reservation

Why You Would Want A China Pavilion Reservation

Top 5 reasons for the China Pavilion’s attraction. What is inside and why you should go.

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A Dummy’s Guide To Riding The Maglev

A Dummy’s Guide To Riding The Maglev

Are you coming to Shanghai (or flying out) and want to take the Maglev to the city (or airport)? Here is all you need to know about Pudong’s ultimate superlative.

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Shanghai Metro Explosion

Shanghai Metro Explosion

There was a rumor going around in the internet that an explosion occurred in the Shanghai Metro 25th of June in the afternoon. Trace its roots and find out what really happened. Such is the power of social media.

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Danish Pavilion: Christopher Bramsen On Bikes, Little Mermaid

Danish Pavilion: Christopher Bramsen On Bikes, Little Mermaid

Interview with the Commissioner General of Denmark. On the Danish Pavilion, bikes, The Little Mermaid. He shares a special secret in the end.

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Complete Expo Food Guide (Puxi)

Complete Expo Food Guide (Puxi)

Last of 2 parts of the Complete Expo Food Guide. This time covering Puxi side. Some personal notes at the end.

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Complete Expo Food Guide (Pudong)

Complete Expo Food Guide (Pudong)

The most extensive and complete Shanghai World Expo food guide for Pudong side. Includes pictures of actual restaurant, location, recommended meals, and pricing.

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Expo Pavilion Popularity On The Net

Expo Pavilion Popularity On The Net

Which Shanghai World Expo pavilion is popular on the internet? Among netizens? Who is social media savvy?

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Shanghai vs. Beijing, and why the endless debate

Shanghai vs. Beijing, and why the endless debate

The question of Beijing vs. Shanghai is an oft-discussed conversation from newbies to China and experienced expats alike. Frank Yu opines on the topic and is reasonably balanced in his description of the differences between the two cities.

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When Is Best Time To Go To Shanghai (Expo Holidays Guide)

When Is Best Time To Go To Shanghai (Expo Holidays Guide)

With the number of crowds increasing almost everyday at the Shanghai World Expo, when is the best time for you to visit the Expo Garden? Complete list of holidays and festivals and pavilion days at the World Expo.

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Expo Launches Plan, Website For Carbon Emission Reductions

Expo Launches Plan, Website For Carbon Emission Reductions

The Shanghai World Expo is living up to its name of providing a Better City and Better Life to the people by taking actions to help Mother Earth and her environment. Learn more about Voluntary Emission Reductions and what you can do to help.

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How To Get Inside China Pavilion (Reservations Guide)

How To Get Inside China Pavilion (Reservations Guide)

Step-by-step information on getting inside the China Pavilion. What other pavilions in the Shanghai World Expo 2010 require reservations and how to go about them?

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21 years: Modern China is too busy to remember

21 years: Modern China is too busy to remember

On the 21st anniversary of the Tiananmen incident, it feels that modern China is just too busy to remember what happened.

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