Shanghai vs. Shenzhen: Yeah, the Difference is Actually THAT Big.
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I really can't stand the snarky, passive-aggressive replies from some of the Shanghai folks in this thread.
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Don't be so easily offended; it's mostly because Shanghainese people are under a lot of pressure.
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The cities have different cultural foundations and historical depth, and their demographic compositions are also distinct.
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Shenzhen doesn't go out of its way to pander to foreigners.
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People in Shenzhen live for one thing: making money!
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That's great.
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It's because Shanghai has a seriously aging population and high costs associated with attracting new residents, while Shenzhen is essentially a city of migrants for pretty much everyone.
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Exactly. The whole 'Once you're here, you're a Shenzhener' ethos boils down to the fact that there aren't many 'true' locals; almost everyone is a migrant.
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Alright, stop the comparisons! Shanghai concedes defeat; there's no contest. We're just a humble '28th-tier small county town' here. We'd be eternally grateful if all 20 million-plus 'outsiders' currently here would kindly relocate to Shenzhen. Thank you ever so much!
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If they all left, your GDP wouldn't even match Suzhou's. So, who are you kidding with that attitude?