Monday, December 17, 2007

NPR's Shanghai Series, Part 2

Part 4: Cinematic Ode to a Vanishing World

December 14, 2006 · Shanghai has a population of almost 18 million, but only 632 protected historic sites. Its distinctive traditional architecture is rapidly disappearing, and along with it, a way of life. A local filmmaker has produced an ode to these vanishing neighborhoods.

Part 5: Shanghai Writers -- Dream World to Cosmopolis

December 15, 2006 · Shanghai is changing at breakneck speed. That transformation, along with the hope, fear, greed and nostalgia that it engenders, is the stuff of novels. Three authors talk about the inspiration that China's most exciting city provides them. Web Extra: Hear, Read Excerpts

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