Month: July 2011

Business

Be more careful with foreign brands


CCTV recently reported that Davinci, a furniture manufacturer whose products are all listed as being “Made in Italy”, has in fact been producing their products in China. The products obtain an “import certification” after a one-day tour in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone. In today’s free competition market, a commodity can be priced at will. There is nothing to be said against the high price … Continue reading Be more careful with foreign brands

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Business, Society

Changes required in Shanghai’s Thames Town


I remember in 2001, urban planners in Shanghai initiated the “One City, Nine Towns” project, which aimed to decentralize the city by building nine unique satellite towns modeled after cities from other countries. With the help of these wonderful architects from all over the world, it seems like we can walk along Thames River or grasp romantic feelings in Madrid without even leaving Shanghai. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Changes required in Shanghai’s Thames Town

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