Shanghai Waves Goodbye to Chamber Pots in Urban Makeover
Shanghai’s latest urban renewal kicks chamber pots to the curb, bringing private baths, elevators, and green community spaces to historic neighborhoods.
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Shanghai’s latest urban renewal kicks chamber pots to the curb, bringing private baths, elevators, and green community spaces to historic neighborhoods.
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