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Hi All,
I would be coming to PUDONG, SHANGHAI for a business trip. I am interested in purchasing digital cameras, LCD TVs, musical instruments etc. So please suggest which brand would be best and reliable and cheaper than INDIAN market?

Thanks in advance.

None !!!

Don’t buy any chinese brands. Better to buy a low spec standard brand than a no no-name chinese brand with high specs.

If you want to buy on your trip, you might look for standard brands like Nikon, Canon etc. and buy them in China. The ones assembled in China might be slightly cheaper when bought in China itself.

American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai Corporate Video

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As a part of my International Business program, I will study overseas for a term. I have narrowed potential destinations down to two: Shanghai or Mumbai. The Indian students in my program keep telling me that Mumbai is better than Shanghai. However, others have told me that Shanghai is a better choice.

Either way, I will get a good academic experience out of it. So my concern is which city is more comfortable to live in (i.e. close to American standards).

What would you choose?

LOL… of course Shanghai! I’ve heard nothing but horror stories about living in Mumbai. The constant power cuts, the horrible roads and insane traffic, the never-ending procession of beggars, the endless sight of slums, the diseases (malaria, yellow fever), the Delhi belly (explosive diarrhea), the lack of sanitation (no toilets and filth everywhere), terror attacks, useless bureaucracy, etc.

However, I did take a trip to China for two weeks last year. Went to both coastal areas and inland. Let me tell you, I’d be pretty comfortable living there. The cities are very nice, and even the countryside is clean. The pollution problem is real in some most populated cities (although Shanghai has surprisingly clean air).

Shanghai is indeed awesome! The nightlife, the skyline, the bars, and the food all deserve two thumbs up. Many American expats live there and love it (I am assuming you are an American). Shanghai is a very cosmopolitan city with world class infrastructure. As an American, you will be very comfortable living there. You should not miss a chance to go.

Mumbai? I will pass for sure, unless I am sent there as a punishment. Pictures are worth a thousand words.

Mumbai (India’s largest and reputedly the best city):
http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/1449/48836/f/267564-Dharavi-Slum-Mumbai-0.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soumik/196151232/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisnikon/385604921/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nalindes/1404840661/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pparikka/2392534270/

Shanghai:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhsp/1813174514/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lozinho/1037514126/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beltzner/2902597531/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yayatan/84787977/in/set-202814/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fukagawa/717548835/

If you think the contrasts are large based on the pictures above, you are right. More than half of Mumbai’s populations live in slums. This is why I included so many slum pictures because it is representative of the living standard in Mumbai.

Shanghai is waaaayyyyy better than Mumbai.

I’d prefer business class- but will suffer through economy
flights are sooo expensive! Does anyone have a recommendation?
my sibling just moved there= I have to go

CheapTickets.com or (and if you have a flexible schedule) try Last Minute Travel. They also have a dotcom!

Presentation of the Chocolate Corner at the Belgian Pavilion in the Shanghai Universal Exposition 2010.

Musics

- Think About – Composer : Andreas Lutz
- No More shanghai business – Composer: Piotr ‘Jazzcat’ Pacyna
- Election – Composer: Elliot Simons

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I am debating between flying Delta’s business elite to Shanghai, United Business class, or Continental’s Businessfirst to Beijing. I’ve heard Continental is pretty good, but Delta’s business elite seems to have rather shabby seats (just google image it). United just seems like standards business. So does anyone have any experience with this? I care most about meals and legroom and seatcomfort.

Thanks

You can fly to Hong Kong by Cathay Pacific then transfer to Dragonair, Cathay Pacific’s subsidiary airline. Dragonair won best airline in China by Skytrax and overall their review by passenger who flew they have positive feedbacks. Below is the link to the review of Dragonair on Skytrax:

http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/dragon.htm

Also, below is the website of Dragonair if you are interested and want to know more about this airline:

http://www.dragonair.com/da/en_INTL/homepage

Hai. I am travelling to China(Shanghai) on a business visit from India. This is my first flight trip. Can I carry an Iron box during my travel? Also if you can suggest some do’s and don’ts during flight travel, it would be useful for me. Thanks buddy for the help rendered.

Depends on weight and dimensions.

If it’s a small box, and you NEED it for medical reasons or something along those lines, then yes you can take it as carry-on. However, if you don’t absolutely need it with you, it will have to be checked at the counter.

Also, check with your airline, but if there is no reason to carry that box with you, and it’s not life-threatening, you will have to check it as checked luggage. Also, if the dimensions and weight are too great, the airline may charge you to carry it, or may not let you bring it along at all.

The Shanghai Pearl performs a bulesque routine at Hubba Hubba Revue. September 21, 2007 at DNA Lounge in San Francisco

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I urgently need to reach some business associates in Shanghai – but it seems that their offices are closed for Chinese New Year! How long should I expect for them to stay closed – will they be back in the office on Monday 22 Feb, or how long do they have holidays? Thanks!!

Everything will be back to normal on 22 FEB, some started as early as 20 FEB. But some employees are taking their annual leave together with the long holiday.

guys, I have a design degree from UCSD and after graduation, I was working as sales for a chinese company in shanghai. (not business related) however, I want to find a finance job now in US and I am really interested in stocks, economy, finance…etc but I never have any related experience, what job can I find or apply to get me into the door? thanks
yea, I saw those investor advisor job that requires series 7 and 63, but I wonder what is it those sales job you are paid based only on commision and you have to do a lot of cold calling to get customers? I once had a insurance job for a month like that and I hate it.

Apply for your license – series 7. If you speak Chinese and have experience working within the country . . . any major company would probably love to have you. Investment firms are desperate for people who understand China.

P.S. We live in America and are trying to find someone to teach my son Mandarin . . . there isn’t anyone.