My trip to Asia has finally come to an end. After visiting five cities in just 13 days, I returned home to Los Angeles this morning. I had a good time and learned a great deal, and I can't wait to share my findings with you in the coming weeks.
Each of the major cities I visited has its own special significance. Here's a mini-tour that explains what makes each unique:
Shanghai is the biggest and most cosmopolitan city in all of Mainland China.
Shenzhen, which we talked about last week, is the ultimate boomtown, where more than 5 million Chinese have moved in search of better and brighter futures.
Hong Kong is China's portal to the West and a major international financial center.
Taipei is the cultural and information center of the Chinese world, with complete freedom of press, first-rate telecommunications infrastructure and the best Chinese bookstores on the planet.
Seoul is the entertainment capital of Asia and is a world-class city that's friendly to foreign visitors.
I'm going to sleep. We'll talk again soon.