...Shanghai literally means “above the sea” and is located on the east coast of China.
Here are a few more little-known facts about Shanghai.
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In the office working environment, business dress is the only thing tolerated. Jeans are generally not acceptable even on Fridays. |
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Shanghai is called "Hu" for short and “Shen” as a nickname. |
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Instant messaging is more popular than email – employees love it! |
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English teachers are in very high demand. The locals are soaking up the English language as fast as new teachers can show up. |
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More and more foreigners are contracting work in Shanghai. This year’s numbers equate to a 32% increase over last year. |
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China’s first short film, The Difficult Couple (Nanfu Nanqi, 1913), and the country’s first fictional feature film, Orphan Rescues Grandfather (Gu’er Jiuzu Ji, 1923) were both produced in Shanghai. |
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The distinctive Oriental Pearl Tower located in Shanghai is the tallest structure in China. |
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Shanghai will be the host of Expo 2010, a World’s Fair, which has been held in many different locations around the world since the mid 19th century. |
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Shanghai is China’s most populous city and one of the world's major ports. |
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In Shanghai, the definition of success is having a challenging job that pays well, or owning your own home or car. |
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