Many visitors to China will undoubtedly notice – even physically experience – pushing and shoving on public transport. Someone may squeeze, or rather barge, past the seat you’re occupying and not think of apologizing. In the countryside, poor education helps explain such annoyances. But in the wealthier cities such as Shanghai, whenever I’ve felt a […]
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