Tianjin rated #1 Most Livable City in China; Beijing & Shanghai exposed as overrated gong shows – China News

chinahopelive.net — Yeah yeah, in Tianjin we know how in Beijing you look down us for being a "big rural village," and how in Shanghai you think you’re better than, well, everybody, but this explains why Tianjin kicks all your butts!

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