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shallow consumerism/capitalism in Shanghai

Say hello to a daily happening in Shanghai and probably most of the so-called "developing" and "booming" China! Say hello to a result of usa style capitalism and consumerism! Chinese culture is extremely shallow, callous, self centered and exhibits...

from YouTube on Mon, Oct 27 2008

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