A bicycle propped up against the wall in Shanghai's Old Town
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New buildings are erected in the background while life goes on - for now - in the old town in its shadow.
A notice pinned to the door and the character on the wall denote that the building is marked for demolition.
A cyclist rides down the road marking the beginning of new construction.
Residents protest against the upcoming demolition of their homes. Most are well compensated or even welcome a move to more modern accommodation, but still do not want to be relocated from their homes and communities.
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