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Long Term assignment in Shanghai

I am considering accepting a three year assignment in Shanghai. I have school aged children and have all the obvious concerns. If there is anyone with a family that has relocated to Shanghai from North America, please e-mail me. I would really appreciate... ...full story at Virtual Tourist

from Virtual Tourist on Thu, Oct 18 2007

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