Pronounced Shaw-man, Xiamen is China’s up-and-coming Hong Kong. At least, that’s what they’re aiming for on this quickly modernizing tropical Chinese island. Xiamen is a strange mix of traditional architecture and culture and evolving modern …
Shopping on the island of Xiamen - China's "up-and-coming Hong Kong."
Video posted April 29, 2010
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Modern Meets Traditional: Xiamen Island, China
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