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What are the pros and cons of living in Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Accommodation in Shanghai + PRO: Variety and convenience in the property market. – CON: Difficult balance between pricing and location. + PRO: Variety of activities. + PRO: Travelling around the city is easy. – CON: Rush-hour traffic can be chaotic. – CON: Weather. + PRO: Little to no crime. What are the cons of living […]

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Is Shanghai a safe place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Personal Safety Shanghai is a very safe place to live as an expat. It was ranked one of the safest cities in China because of its low crime rates. While most crimes are limited to pick-pocketing and minor thefts on public transport, expats are advised to keep to well-lit areas of the city at night. […]

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Is Shanghai better than Mumbai?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In this article, we have compared India’s financial city Mumbai with China’s financial city Shanghai. 2019 Mumbai Shanghai GDP $368 billion $516.5 Billion Area Megacity: 603 km² Metrocity: 4355 km² 6,341 km² Population 2.5 Crore 2.5 Crore Is Shanghai expensive than Mumbai? You can change the amount in this calculation. Do you live in Mumbai? […]

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Is Shanghai the safest city?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Crime & Safety China is one of Asia’s safest destinations, and Shanghai is one of the safest cities in the world for foreign travelers. Is Shanghai the safest city in China? Shanghai. For one of the world’s most densely populated cities, Shanghai is extremely safe and very organized. The metro covered much of the city […]

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When did Japan invade Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1937. Battle of Shanghai Date August 13, 1937 – November 26, 1937 (3 months, 1 week, and 6 days) Location Shanghai, Wusong, and proximity Result Japanese victory Territorial changes Japanese capture of Shanghai (excluding the Shanghai International Settlement and the Shanghai French Concession) When did Japan invade Shanghai in ww2? July 7, 1937On July 7, […]

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Is Nepali similar to Tibetan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nepalese people are primarily Hindus with Buddhists and Muslims as minorities. On the other hand, Tibet has a unique Buddhism called Tibetan Buddhism. The Nepalese language is the primary language in Nepal; meanwhile, the Tibetan people have their own language but are also fluent in Chinese. Is Tibetan is Nepali? Tibet Autonomous Region of China […]

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Is Shanghai the world’s largest city?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The lights of Tokyo, Japan. Shanghai is the most populous city in China, and some believe it is the largest city on Earth.As Brazil’s largest city, Sao Paulo is also one of the 10 largest metro areas on the globe. Is Shanghai bigger than Tokyo? Shanghai (China) is 2.89 times as big as Tokyo (Japan) […]

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What are the 3 main beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Basic Teachings of Buddha which are core to Buddhism are: The Three Universal Truths; The Four Noble Truths; and • The Noble Eightfold Path. What are the main beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism? Buddhists also believe in rebirth and reincarnation. This is a particularly strong “belief in Tibetan Buddhism”. It is believed that beings are […]

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Is Tibet and China same?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Tibet is part of China and is one of its autonomous regions. It was formerly an independent nation until the 1950s. China is an independent country with its own government stretching over the mainland and its other territories including Tibet, Hong Kong and others. Officially, Tibet is part of China’s government. Why is Tibet part […]

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Where do the Tibetans live?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Their current population is estimated to be around 6.7 million. In addition to the majority living in Tibet Autonomous Region of China, significant numbers of Tibetans live in the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan and Yunnan, as well as in India, Nepal and Bhutan. Where is Tibetans located? Tibet is located on the northern […]

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Does Beijing get snow?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Beijing typically has a dry climate, and most of the snow for the competitions is expected to be artificial. Is snow common in Beijing? Yes, only 6 days a year on average in the city, but the snow lies for days or weeks because it’s so cold. Beautiful snow scenes are created when snow falls […]

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Why is Shanghai so successful?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

While China’s capital is Beijing, Shanghai has all of the economic power because of its location.The city allows easy access by ship to China’s neighbouring countries, and it sits at the edge of the massive Yangtze River, which also leads inland to the former capital of Nanjing and the heart of China itself. What’s so […]

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When did Shanghai develop?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The first rapid development of Shanghai was in 1840s when the British opened the area as an international port. Later in 1930s, Shanghai was known as Pairs of the East. Another rapid development was in 1978 when China’s Reform and Opening-up was carried out. Gradually, Shanghai developed into today’s modern city. When did Shanghai start […]

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What do Chinese call Tibet?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Xīzàng. The modern Chinese name for Tibet, 西藏 (Xīzàng), is a phonetic transliteration derived from the region called Tsang (western Ü-Tsang). The name originated during the Qing Dynasty of China, ca. 1700. It can be broken down into “xi” 西 (literally “west”), and “zang” 藏 (literally “Buddhist scripture” or “storage”). What do Tibetans call Tibet? […]

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Is Shanghai or Hong Kong better?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Hong Kong or Shanghai, which city is better for visiting? These two big regions on the southern coast of China both have interesting places to see, parks, supertall buildings, and shopping malls, and you can have great time in both.If you want nature and better air quality, Hong Kong is better for that. How is […]

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