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"The enthusiasm of the staff here makes us feel like the heat is okay, and we really liked today's opening ceremony gift," said 40-year-old Shanghai resident Cathy Yin of the wearable Lego mitt given out to those attending the event. "We came especially for it." REUTERS/Go Nakamura Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
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