Have cab drivers in Beijing been to Shanghai or met Shanghainese people before?
What is a Beijinger's first impressions of Shanghai?
Beginner
What complaints do Beijingers have about the Shanghainese?
Not all Beijingers have been to Shanghai, but they've certainly heard of its main attractions.
Is there anything about Shanghai that's better than Beijing?
It's time for more impressions of Beijing.
Our host meets a half-Beijingese, half-Shanghainese, and learns the importance of using "nin" while in Beijing.
Some more differences between Shanghai and Beijing.
Performers recall the day of a spectacular performance at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.
Made by CCTV, this effective commercial employs seven simple lines to communicate a clear message: Today, this is how we love our country.
For an early age you could tell my grandmother was different. She was precocious and beautiful. An artist, a spy and a beauty her life was a whirlwind.
My grandmother was not one to sit back in times of turmoil. She was politically active and performed across the country promoting Nationalism. Her courageousness even lead her to be detained by the Japanese.
My impressions of my grandma were mostly based on pictures we exchanged in letters. Her beauty and style influenced me a lot when I was younger.
Grandmother always took great care in her appearance and she expected the same from us. Red nail polish, makeup, earrings were an important part of her daily routine even into her later years.
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