Shanghai 2025: The Duality of a Global Metropolis Preserving Its Soul The Phoenix of the East Rises AgainShanghai's skyline tells two parallel stories. Along the Bund, art deco buildings from the 1920s stand preserved with meticulous care, their facades glowing under carefully calibrated LED lighting. Directly across
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Concrete & Culture: Shanghai's Delicate Dance Between Modernization and Heritage Conservation In the shadow of Shanghai's glittering skyscrapers, a quiet battle is being waged over the soul of China's most cosmopolitan city. The municipal government's ambitious urban renewal initiatives, while transforming the city's physical landscape, hav