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Quick Facts
- Shanghai is China's center for commerce and finance
- The name means "up, on, or above" and "sea"
- Shanghai officially became a city in 1927
- It has been the political hub of China since the 20th century
- The city hosted important world events including 2007 Summer Special Olympics
Expert summary
Shanghai is the largest city in China in terms of its population. It is one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million people in its metropolitan area. The city of Shanghai is located in the central eastern coast of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River. It has always been a famous fishing and textiles town. Its importance grew in the 19th century mainly on account of its port location. In course of time it became a center of commerce between east and west. After the economic reforms of the 1990s, Shanghai has grown significantly and now it is the world™s largest port. It is also an important tourist destination in the world.Recommended content
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Interesting lonely planet review about travelling to Shanghai. A lot of useful information about the best way to travel
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Shanghai traffic
This film gives an excellent review about how busy of a metropolis Shanghai really is -
The Shanghai Maglev Train
Nice to see the Chinese technology in action. This train can actually drive with 250 MP/h
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Shanghai, By Stella Dong
Interesting review on the city of Shanghai, and its social and cultural development in the 20th century -
Shanghai baby
Interesting book, which an intriguing story about the differences between generations and cultures
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