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3/15/2001 18:48 EST
" I am currently living in Tokyo with my husband and child of 2 1/2 yrs. Our assignment will be over in 2000, and Shanghai has come up as a possible place for us to go to next. I know absolutely nothing about Shanghai, and am a bit curious as to how it would be for my child there, how different it is from Tokyo, the pros and cons, etc. Any information you have would be most welcome. I know I really need to see it all for myself, but this is a start for me...thanks. "
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3/15/2001 18:55 EST
" Pamela, I have been living in Shanghai for the past year and comuting here for a year before that. I have also spent quite a bit of time in Tokyo for business and have many friends who live and work there. I love living and working in Shanghai and would definately recommend it to anyone. Shanghai has got to be one of the most dynamic and exciting cities in the world right now - it is developing and changing so fast. There are new restaurants, bars and shops opening every week and more and more cultural options. Housing is good and there are a number of international schools and expat associations for you and your child. Having said all that, it is not Tokyo. Although living in Japan has its difficulties - both culturally and socially - it is much more westernized and comfortable than Shanghai. Moving here will be an adjustment. But if you have an adventurous spirit and the assignment is right, I would definately recommend Shanghai to anyone. I would highly recommend a looksee visit to put you mind at ease. Erica Kerner "
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3/15/2001 18:56 EST
" Pamela, I''ve never lived in Shanghai but I''ve been there a number of times and I have an acquaintance who lives there with his family and likes it very much. I don''t know the details but there are a number of international schools, one American for sure plus a British and some others. Yes, the traffic is bad but no worse than most other third world cities. There are many neighboring places to visit on weekends and short holidays that are interesting and historical. Suchow and Hongshu to name two. The city itself is the most international in China and has, of course, a rich history of International finance and corruption. As Francois wrote, it is not like a western city but there are many cultural, dining and other pursuits to keep an expat as busy as he or she wants to be. My spouse has mentioned Shanghai as a possible transfer point for herself (we live in Hong Kong) and I would welcome the opportunity to live there if it happened. Good luck, Ed Hahn "
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4/26/2001 20:21 EST
" Hi, I am planning to move to Shanghai. You guys seem to be living there. Is it really hard to live there as an expat?. David "
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6/18/2001 20:08 EST
" I moved to Shanghai with my family in 1997 and lived there for 2 years. My son was 4 years old when we arrived. He attended the Shanghai American school which has since opened in Pudong as well as Zhudi. We had been in Thailand for 4 years prior so we had already been adjusting to that type of life style. We loved it....the Chinese people were welcoming and very interesting. If you have an interest for culture, art and history this is by far one of the greatest places in the world to see. Having a young child makes it better. My son now 10 still talks of his life in China, as we do as well. I''d move back tomorrow if I could. It will be an adjustment...but just look at it as an adventure in your life. Life is way to short to pass this experience by!! But before you go...try to get mandarin lessons as very few if ANY speak english!It will make your life 10 times easier and better if you can communicate. If not take it when you get there!! Its a must!! GOOD LUCK!! "
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