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• Commented on Clam chowder in Shanghai's own Pier 39
  Because we're one of only two states to have a category of cuisine named after us (Californian), and the other state (Texas) splits its category name with Mexico (Tex-Mex) or is specific only to BBQ (Texas barbeque). (BTW, "Cal-Mex" is...
• Commented on Time running out on USA pavilion at Shanghai World Expo
  At a U.S. Consulate briefing a few months ago, the Consul-General discussed the pavilion issue. I then received a flyer stating what the themes of the pavilion would be. I don't recall the themes exactly, but each struck me as...
• Commented on Maglev protest videos
  To be fair, the people to whom you're referring haven't paid for those apartments. The government gave them apartments; it's the government's prerogative to move them. Besides, I doubt that the same people were complaining when some village was leveled...
• Commented on Maglev protest videos
  Labelling the Maglev a "death train" is a bit extreme. For most of us, the maglev extension is a major improvement. Having a rapid train that connects the international airport with the city center brings Shanghai a step closer to...