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  • The 101-story Shanghai World Financial Center is the world's third-tallest building. - Photos by George Vlahakis

    The 101-story Shanghai World Financial Center is the world's third-tallest building.

  • Fresh fish abound at a street market a few blocks from a touristy section of Shanghai. - Photos by Greg Andrews

    Fresh fish abound at a street market a few blocks from a touristy section of Shanghai.

  • Soft-shell turtles are eaten widely in China, often in stew. They were sold at several stands at a Shanghai street market. - Photos by Greg Andrews

    Soft-shell turtles are eaten widely in China, often in stew. They were sold at several stands at a Shanghai street market.

  • Walmart entered China in 1996 and now has 189 stories in 101 cities. - Photos by George Vlahakis

    Walmart entered China in 1996 and now has 189 stories in 101 cities.

  • The Crown Bioscience lab outside Shanghai conducts early stage cancer research for pharmaceutical companies. - Photos by George Vlahakis

    The Crown Bioscience lab outside Shanghai conducts early stage cancer research for pharmaceutical companies.

  • Much of Shanghai is booming, but it's not unusual to see pockets of poverty. - Photos by George Vlahakis

    Much of Shanghai is booming, but it's not unusual to see pockets of poverty.

  • The Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai is the world's third-tallest radio and TV tower. - Photos by Greg Andrews

    The Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai is the world's third-tallest radio and TV tower.

  • The Harmony Express train travels the 90 miles between Shanghai and Hangzhou at up to 220 mph. - Photos by George Vlahakis

    The Harmony Express train travels the 90 miles between Shanghai and Hangzhou at up to 220 mph.

  • West Lake, in the city of Hangzhou, is one of the top tourist attractions in China. - Photos by George Vlahakis

    West Lake, in the city of Hangzhou, is one of the top tourist attractions in China.

  • West Lake features towering pagodas and ancient temples. - Photos by Greg Andrews

    West Lake features towering pagodas and ancient temples.

  • A theme park in Hangzhou celebrates the Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279. - Photos by Greg Andrews

    A theme park in Hangzhou celebrates the Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279.

  • A worker at the Hangzhou theme park makes candy in the shape of a horse. - Photos by Greg Andrews

    A worker at the Hangzhou theme park makes candy in the shape of a horse.

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