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Shanghai Superstar


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Shanghai is called the “Head of the Dragon” for good reason. At the forefront of China’s commerce, finance, art, and fashion, it is also home to 10 million people, making it China’s second most populous city.

Shanghai is located on China’s eastern seaboard, where the Yangzi River meets the Pacific. This important juncture has made Shanghai the busiest port on the planet. With the completion of the Three Gorges Dam opening the Yangzi’s 3,700 miles to heavy barges, Shanghai will become the true gateway between central China and the rest of the world.

As the city continues to grow, officials aim to make it China’s “green capital” with parks and other quality of life projects. In 2010, Shanghai will take center stage on the global scene as it hosts the world expo, “Better City; Better Life.”