Originally Posted by
GloballyServiced
You had about 6 months of warning if you were paying any attention to China outside your delusional Shanghai expat bubble.
absolute BS, if they gave a single crap about the elderly they would help them by supplying MRNA vaccines and proper medical infrastructure. Did you see how many geriatric elderly they rounded up onto buses for covid concentration camp.
No offense, but Shanghai expats were some of the most falsely confident people I ever interacted with.
Everyone has their own iews formed their own experiences. Moondog's observations reflect his perspective but are immensely valuable.
Originally Posted by
kb1992
The days that Shanghai maintains an attractive international modern civilized city are over.
I don't know if Shanghai will ever recover, barring a Kingdom leadership change.
Agree, and it is not just Shanghai's reputation. A lot of discussion going on now about the correct long term sourcing strategies from the risk of being too reliant on China.
Originally Posted by
moondog
Today, I decided to attempt to visit the Bund, after failing on Sunday due to blockades along Ruijin Rd
Glad to see you got out and about! What's with all the abandoned bikes we see in your pics?