Posts Tagged ‘Shanghai Expo’

The ugly side of the Shanghai Expo

Posted on May 27, 2010, 12:02 pm, by xp, under Society, Soliloquy.

Visiting the Shanghai Universal Expo was supposed to be a fun experience. The theme Better City, Better Life was meant to be a prelude to an exhibition of human civilization, societal progress and technological achievements. There was indeed progresses, as anyone who has lived in China for the last few years can attest to. However, [...]

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Shanghai metro security smoke screen (part 1)

Posted on April 27, 2010, 2:05 am, by xp, under Security, Society.

In preparation for the Shanghai Expo, security check points and scanners have been installed in all Shanghai metro stations. Every bag and luggage has to go through the scanner, slowing down the otherwise-already-jammed traffic, and making travelling by subway an annoying experience. But we feel more secure, right? Let’s say you are a terrorist and [...]

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