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Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong among most expensive cities in Asia

Ranking behind four cities - Tokyo, Nagoya, Yokohama and Kobe - Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong have become some of the most expensive cities in Asia, according to the latest survey conducted by internationally renowned human resources service provider... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Thu, Jun 11 2009

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