New Shanghai swings to the old rhythms

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There are many signs that Shanghai, China, is undergoing cultural and economic revival. The 45 million pounds sterling Shanghai Museum opened in autumn 1996, for example, and this was followed in Dec 1996 by the new Shanghai library. The city has a very thriving nightlife, and has attracted extensive foreign investment. However, it is still a city of contradictions. The gap between rich and poor is growing rapidly, and unemployment among the population of 14 million is extremely high.

China, Economic aspects, Social change, Shanghai, China

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China's revolutionary spit and polish

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Parts of the town of Yanan, China, are being renovated to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Long March, which terminated at the town. Yanan is now the official 'sacred place' of Chinese revolutionary history, and there are still people living there who remember the Long Marchers entering the town. There has also been extensive media coverage of the history of the Long March, and the anniversary is being used to considerable political advantage.

History, Yan'an, China, Long March, 1934-1935

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Meet Mr Freeserve: the man who created a 1 billion pound sterling company in less than a year

Article Abstract:

Cyberspace offers enormous profit potential, according to no-subscription Internet service provider Freeserve Chief Executive John Pluthero. Freeserve has been extremely successful, attracting 1.25 million customers, but Pluthero does not believe that he will become the next Internet millionaire. He states that he is very proud of what Freeserve is and what it has done. He recognizes that there is now a need to convert Freeserve users into customers.

Comment:

Has reported that it now has 1.25 million customers for free ISP

United Kingdom, Sales & consumption, Officials and employees, Internet service providers, Interview, Freeserve PLC, Pluthero, John

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