Email Service Notes (Ben)

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“Shanghai is not China. “Who told you that? Having many western style buildings and restaurants doesn’t mean Shanghai is not China. Let me put it this way, you have some Russian style decoration at your home and hire an Arabia chef from time to time to cook for you. Do you think that would transform you from who you are into a Russian or Arab? The answer is no.

I saw an online argument about this topic. I understand when a foreigner comes to China, he or she really wants to see something very different or special. Pursuing exotic experience during a journey makes a lot of sense. However, Shanghai is China.

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“Shanghai is not China. “Who told you that? Having many Western-style buildings and restaurants doesn’t mean Shanghai is not China. Let me put it this way, you have some Russian-style decoration at your home and hire an Arab chef from time to time to cook for you. Do you think that would transform you from who you are into a Russian or an Arab? The answer is no.

I saw an online argument about this topic. I understand (that) when a foreigner comes to China, he or she really wants to see something very different or special. Pursuing an exotic experience during a journey makes a lot of sense. However, Shanghai is China no matter what.