Shanghai takes shape. (China; economic development and political attitudes)(Asia) From: The Economist (US) | Date: May 3, 1997 | COPYRIGHT 1997 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Shanghai is transforming into a modern metropolis in response to open markets and declining state aid. In addition to new businesses, buildings and jobs, the city also appears to be moving toward a more open political ideology.

SHANGHAI

FOR a western correspondent in China, the political orthodoxy of the capital grates on the spirit. Endless lectures are endured from Beijing officials who complain that such-and-such an article or photo caption has, to repeat a favourite expression, "hurt the feelings of the Chinese people." Beijing academics see conspiracy in every foreign printed ...

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