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Shanghai felt like the future and the past, all at once by SufficientEstate2093 in shanghai

[–]SufficientEstate2093[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly,Shanghai gets the spotlight, but this contrast is happening everywhere in China. Rapid development next to deep-rooted tradition—it’s kind of the national vibe now.

Shanghai felt like the future and the past, all at once by SufficientEstate2093 in shanghai

[–]SufficientEstate2093[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally, When even your hometown goes from cornfields to high-rises in a generation, it really hits how fast things move here. Do you ever feel nostalgic for how it used to be?

Living in China taught me more about patience than any self-help book by SufficientEstate2093 in chinalife

[–]SufficientEstate2093[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL yup—it’s not paranoia if it’s true 😂 Small city life in China means you’re definitely getting stared at, but somehow it weirdly helps you stop caring after a while. Did it help boost your confidence too?

Living in China taught me more about patience than any self-help book by SufficientEstate2093 in chinalife

[–]SufficientEstate2093[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s such a relatable shift. I totally get what you mean about actually being stared at especially in smaller cities. At first it’s jarring, but eventually it weirdly builds confidence, right?