On November 14th, 2018, the IB Chinese Language B HL students had the rare opportunity to explore various prominent locations most sensitive to the influences of globalization. The locations included Pearl Tower, a structure notable to tourists, International Financial Center， a building notable for western brands, and Tianzifang, a street blended with Shanghai ordinary life and international charm. While visiting the Pearl Tower, each student had the opportunity to discover and be more knowledgeable in China’s development ever since western culture entered the country.
The second location was a prestigious shopping mall, International Financial Center known for housing multiple western brands known on an international scale, the students were tasked to question store managers across multiple different western brands to discuss their views on globalization and their business strategies for different ethnicity’s.
The last but not least location was Tianzifang, also known as Taikang Road, a small street in Dapuqiao area. Tianzifang features Shanghai’s unique Shikumen buildings, a design influenced by Western and French culture. In addition, along the street are historical Shanghai tea houses and galleries, accompanied by cuisines such as Thai, American etc. During the students visit in Tianzifang, they were tasked to survey and interview store managers about their views on globalization and customer-related questions.
Y13A – Henry GAO