Monday:  Had dinner with lawyer friend who has worked in China for twenty years. I saw the long distance codes flash up on his iPhone.  Everyone calls China now.  It no longer waits to woo the outside world.  EXPO will ram home this reality.  Whilst my friend was taking his call I surveyed the Shangri-la, Pudong Shanghai, buffet.  Having lived out of a case for seven years in Asia I have seen some of the best buffets in the world, but this hotel has to win hands down. (more…)