China Revisited

Shanghai - Part 1

China's recent desire to be Di Yi Ci (number one) on the world stage in finance, military, urbanization and well, every area imaginable coupled with it's limitless labor pool and driving sense of national pride, have redefined not only its image but its reality as well.  And this truly historic revolution of Chinese industry, technology, and urbanization, though occurring all over the country, is most recognizable here in Shanghai.

This city is huge.  It's recent growth and expansion are somewhat of a microcosmic Big Bang.

Shanghai boasts of over 20 million residents.  And with its modern skyline, booming economy, well-developed public transportation system, and relatively well-developed infrastructure, it can hold its own with any other major world metropolis.

However, the greatest challenge for this city, in my opinion, is not sustainability, or maintaining free market practices in a controlling government, or even keeping up with appropriate health and safety standards.  It's compassion.