Diane Ho, executive coach for Transcend Beyond [Photo provided to China Daily]

Before I came, Shanghai was just an old city with a historical charm in my mind, but after living here for 20 years, I see Shanghai as a global city comparable to other leading cities in the world. One can also find suburban areas which allow you to enjoy the bustling city while living in a relatively quiet community. There is always something new and interesting in the arts, music and culinary scenes to explore in the city.

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