[55] In 1964, the city's administrative divisions were rearranged to 10 urban districts and 10 counties. 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The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. [33], The Chinese-held Old City of Shanghai fell to rebels from the Small Swords Society in 1853, but was recovered by the Qing government in February 1855. Danielson, Eric N., Shanghai and the Yangtze Delta, 2004, pp.10–11. [40] Headed by a Chinese mayor and municipal council, the new city government's first task—the Greater Shanghai Plan—was to create a new city center in Jiangwan town of Yangpu district, outside the boundaries of the foreign concessions. The former district of Nanhui was absorbed into Pudong District in 2009. [44] These Shanghai Russians constituted the second-largest foreign community. 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[32] The Treaty of the Bogue, the Treaty of Wanghia, and the Treaty of Whampoa (signed in 1843, 1844, and 1844, respectively) forced Chinese concession to European and American desires for visitation and trade on Chinese soil. Shanghai is one of the four municipalities under the direct administration of the Government of the People's Republic of China,[103] and is divided into 16 county-level districts. The Shanghai Exhibition Center, an example of Stalinist architecture, Like virtually all governing institutions in mainland China, Shanghai has a parallel party-government system,[88] in which the Party Committee Secretary, officially termed the Communist Party of China Shanghai Municipal Committee Secretary, outranks the Mayor. Each year, there are an average of 6.2 days with snowfall and 2.8 days with snow cover. Since Jiang Zemin became the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China in June 1989, all former Shanghai party secretaries but one were elevated to the Politburo Standing Committee, the de facto highest decision-making body in China,[88] including Jiang himself (Party General Secretary),[92] Zhu Rongji (Premier),[93] Wu Bangguo (Chairman of the National People's Congress),[94] Huang Ju (Vice Premier),[95] Xi Jinping (current General Secretary),[96] Yu Zhengsheng,[97] and Han Zheng. [301] More than 11 million people visited the resort in its first year of operation. Disputed by Oroqen Autonomous Banner, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia as part of it. [236] Haipai culture emerged after Shanghai became a prosperous port in the early 20th century, with numerous foreigners from Europe, America, Japan, and India moving into the city. In 2018, Shanghai hosted the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first import-themed national-level expo..mw-parser-output .toclimit-2 .toclevel-1 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-3 .toclevel-2 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-4 .toclevel-3 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-5 .toclevel-4 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-6 .toclevel-5 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-7 .toclevel-6 ul{display:none}, The two Chinese characters in the city's name are 上 (shàng/zan, "upon") and 海 (hǎi/hae, "sea"), together meaning "Upon the Sea". Averages are for Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, which is 9 miles from Shanghai. Shanghai has the highest population density in China and is one of … According to the International Congress and Convention Association, Shanghai hosted 82 international meetings in 2018, a 34% increase from 61 in 2017. [33] There were 20 urban districts and 10 suburbs at the time. [16] Shanghai-based sports teams and newspapers often use Shen in their names, such as Shanghai Shenhua F.C. Thursday 4th February Saudi International. [29] A City God Temple was built in 1602 during the Wanli reign. On 27 May 1949, the People's Liberation Army took control of Shanghai through the Shanghai Campaign. [10] Shanghai's six largest industries—retail, finance, IT, real estate, machine manufacturing, and automotive manufacturing—comprise about half the city's GDP. 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Notable theaters in Shanghai include the Shanghai Grand Theatre, the Oriental Art Center, and the People's Theatre. [115] As of 2019[update], Shanghai had a GDP of CN¥3.82 trillion (US$539 billion) that makes up 3.85% of China's GDP,[10][116] and a GDP per capita of CN¥157,138 (US$22,186). In addition, there are numerous smaller, specialist museums housed in important archaeological and historical sites, such as the Songze Museum,[247] the Museum of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, the Former Site of Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea [zh; ko],[248] the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, and the Shanghai Post Office Museum [zh] (located in the General Post Office Building). The house is similar to western-style terrace houses or townhouses, but distinguishes by the tall, heavy brick wall and archway in front of each house. Japan built the first factories in Shanghai, which was soon copied by other foreign powers. [20], The city has various nicknames in English, including "Pearl of the Orient" and "Paris of the East". [35] In 1863, the British settlement to the south of Suzhou Creek (northern Huangpu District) and the American settlement to the north (southern Hongkou District) joined in order to form the Shanghai International Settlement. The plan included a public museum, library, sports stadium, and city hall, which were partially constructed before being interrupted by the Japanese invasion. [24] The historic center of the city was located on the west bank of the Huangpu (Puxi), near the mouth of Suzhou Creek, connecting it with Lake Tai and the Grand Canal. Shanghai (Chinese: 上海, Shanghainese pronunciation: [zɑ̃̀.hɛ́] (listen), Standard Mandarin pronunciation: [ʂâŋ.xài] (listen)) is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China. In the early 20th century, monologue and burlesque in Shanghainese appeared, absorbing elements from traditional dramas. [31] The war ended in 1842 with the Treaty of Nanking, which opened Shanghai as one of the five treaty ports for international trade. [297] Shanghai Botanical Garden is located 12 km (7 mi) southwest of the city center and was established in 1978. The city was one of five treaty ports forced open to foreign trade after the First Opium War. 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Shanghai base metals fell across the board in overnight trading. [10] On 8 March 2019, it set the city's daily metro ridership record with 13.3 million. However, on some main roads, including all expressways, bicycles and motorcycles are banned. 2 High School Attached to East China Normal University, High School Affiliated to Fudan University, and High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University—are termed "The Four Schools" ("四校") of Shanghai. [293], Zhongshan Park in western central Shanghai is famous for its monument of Chopin, the tallest statue dedicated to the composer in the world. Shanghai—Lujiazui in particular—has numerous skyscrapers, making it the fifth city in the world with the most skyscrapers. [56] During the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), Shanghai's society was severely damaged, with 310,000 wrongful convictions involving more than 1 million people. The base fare is CN¥18 (US$2.55) between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am. [10] A number of China's most prestigious universities entering the global university rankings are based in Shanghai, including Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, East China Normal University, Shanghai University, East China University of Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and Shanghai International Studies University. [229], Overtaking the Port of Singapore in 2010,[230] the Port of Shanghai has become world's busiest container port with an annual TEU transportation of 42 million in 2018. [208] There are also numerous municipal expressways prefixed with the letter S.[208] As of 2019, Shanghai has a total of 12 bridges and 14 tunnels crossing the Huangpu River. [117] In 2019, the average annual disposable income of Shanghai's residents was CN¥69,442 (US$9,808) per capita, making it one of the wealthiest cities in China,[10] but also the most expensive city in mainland China to live in according to a 2017 study by the Economist Intelligence Unit. [225] The city has two commercial airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Danielson, Eric N., Shanghai and the Yangzi Delta, 2004, p. 34. The coldest months are December, January and February, when the average lows are in the mid-30s, with highs in the mid-40s and low-50s. The east is a little warmer. [251] Haipai cuisine, on the other hand, is a Western-influenced cooking style that originated in Shanghai. The park has an artificial lake with a sky bridge running across the park. [2], By the end of the Song dynasty, the center of trading had moved downstream of the Wusong River to Shanghai. However, the Jewish refugees' stay in Kobe was short as the Japanese government transferred them to Shanghai by November 1941. [39], The golden age of Shanghai began with its elevation to municipality on 7 July 1927. [240] Futuristic structures, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and the neon-illuminated Yan'an Elevated Road, are examples that have boosted Shanghai's cyberpunk image. Shanghai averages at 15°C (59°F) and 22°C (72°F) low and high respectively. [74], One distinctive cultural element is the shikumen (石库门, "stone storage door") residence, typically two- or three-story gray brick houses with the front yard protected by a heavy wooden door in a stylistic stone arch. 1 of 12 Police officers and workers in protective suits close off a neighborhood as it is placed under lockdown in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. [187] As of October 2019[update], the city's National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is structured under the "3+3" system, in which all general senior high school students study three compulsory subjects (Chinese, English, and math) and three subjects chosen from six options (physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, and politics). [128], Shanghai is a global financial center, ranking third (after New York and London) in the 28th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (and first in Asia),[129] published in September 2020 by Z/Yen and China Development Institute. This honor was usually reserved for prefectural capitals and not normally given to a mere county seat such as Shanghai. A central aspect of its design is the transparent second skin that wraps around the entire building. Several industrial zones—including Shanghai Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jinqiao Export Economic Processing Zone, Minhang Economic and Technological Development Zone, and Shanghai Caohejing High-Tech Development Zone—are backbones of Shanghai's secondary sector. Drama appeared in missionary schools in Shanghai in the late 19th century. [289] It hosted the 1000th Formula One race on 14 April 2019. At the time, it was mainly performed in English. [153] In 2017, the Chinese government implemented population controls for Shanghai, resulting in a population decline of 10,000 people by the end of the year. The exhibit in China titled ‘Re-Signify Part One Shanghai’ features pieces from current Maison Valentino collections as well as its archives. New home prices in four first-tier cities -- Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou -- rose 0.3 percent month on month in December, compared with a 0.2-percent increase registered in November, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. [64], The most pleasant seasons are generally spring, although changeable and often rainy, and autumn, which is usually sunny and dry. As a result of these two critical decisions, Shanghai became the major trade port for all of the lower Yangtze region by 1735, despite still being at the lowest administrative level in the political hierarchy. In April 2014, The Banker reported that Shanghai "has attracted the highest volumes of financial sector foreign direct investment in the Asia-Pacific region in the 12 months to the end of January 2014". [223][224], Shanghai is one of the largest air transportation hubs in Asia. [310] The effect of the policy was significant. [45] In the 1930s, some 30,000 Ashkenazi Jewish refugees from Europe arrived in the city. [217][218] As of October 2019[update], the two railways have been integrated into two main railways in China: Beijing–Shanghai railway and Shanghai–Kunming railway, respectively. The April session is also part of the one-month Shanghai International Fashion Culture Festival. During the First Opium War (1839–1842), British forces occupied the city. [9] Shanghai has many rivers, canals, streams, and lakes, and it is known for its rich water resources as part of the Lake Tai drainage basin. [196], With the first tram line been in service in 1908, trams were once popular in Shanghai in the early 20th century. [36], The First Sino-Japanese War concluded with the 1895 Treaty of Shimonoseki, which elevated Japan to become another foreign power in Shanghai. [309] On 12 February 2014, China's cabinet announced that a CN¥10 billion (US$1.7 billion) fund will be set up to help companies meet the new environmental standards. (Xinhua/Chen Fei) BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign exchange reserves expanded to 3.2165 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of December, as the country's forex market remained generally stable, official data showed Thursday. [82] It is featured in its double-skin facade design, which eliminates the need for either layer to be opaqued for reflectivity as the double-layer structure has already reduced the heat absorption. [316] The wastes are collected by separate vehicles and sent to incineration plants, landfills, recycling centers, and hazardous-waste-disposal facilities, respectively. [54], As the industrial center of China with the most skilled industrial workers, Shanghai became a center for radical leftism during the 1950s and 1960s. [273] China's first short film, The Difficult Couple (1913), and the country's first fictional feature film, An Orphan Rescues His Grandfather (孤儿救祖记, 1923)[274] were both produced in Shanghai. [75] Like almost all traditional Chinese dwellings, it has a courtyard, which reduces outside noise. [160] Notable Catholic sites include the St. Ignatius Cathedral in Xujiahui—the largest Catholic church in the city,[161] the St. Francis Xavier Church, and the She Shan Basilica. "Fourth Island Wetland Emerging", pp. Shanghai's Muslim population increased in the 19th and early 20th centuries (when the city was a treaty port), during which time many mosques—including the Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, the Huxi Mosque, and the Pudong Mosque—were built. [305] Levels of PM2.5 in Putuo District reached 726 micrograms per cubic meter. [41], The city flourished, becoming a primary commercial and financial hub of the Asia-Pacific region in the 1930s. December Weather at Disney World. Although the port is run by the Shanghai International Port Group under the government of Shanghai, it administratively belongs to Shengsi County, Zhejiang. The city is the home of the New Development Bank, a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states. By 1932, Shanghai had become the world's fifth largest city and home to 70,000 foreigners. [43] In the 1920s and 1930s, almost 20,000 White Russians fled the newly established Soviet Union to reside in Shanghai. [26] It was upgraded in status from a village to a market town in 1074, and in 1172, a second sea wall was built to stabilize the ocean coastline, supplementing an earlier dike. A 16-year rehabilitation of Suzhou Creek, which runs through the city, was finished in 2012, clearing the creek of barges and factories and removing 1.3 million cubic meters of sludge. [49] The foreign concessions were ultimately occupied by the Japanese on 8 December 1941 and remained occupied until Japan's surrender in 1945; multiple war crimes were committed during that time.[50]. [254], The Songjiang School (淞江派), containing the Huating School (华亭派) founded by Gu Zhengyi,[255] was a small painting school in Shanghai during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. aDirect-administered Municipalities. Signature dishes of Benbang cuisine include Xiaolongbao, Red braised pork belly, and Shanghai hairy crab. Britain, France, and the United States all carved out outside the walled city of Shanghai, which was still ruled by the Chinese. 5The claimed province of Taiwan no longer have any internal division announced by Ministry of Civil Affairs of PRC, due to lack of actual jurisdiction. [252] Famous dishes of Haipai cuisine include Shanghai-style borscht (罗宋汤, "Russian soup"), crispy pork cutlets, and Shanghai salad [zh] derived from Olivier salad. [148] Based on the population of its total administrative area, Shanghai is the second largest of the four municipalities of China, behind Chongqing, but is generally considered the largest Chinese city because the urban population of Chongqing is much smaller. "The East Bank", or "East of the River Pu"), the newer part of urban and suburban Shanghai on the east bank of the Huangpu River, is governed by Pudong New Area (浦东新区). joint venture university—since 2012. [133], In September 2013 with the backing of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the city launched the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free-Trade Zone—the first free-trade zone in mainland China. The city then flourished, becoming a primary commercial and financial hub of the Asia-Pacific region in the 1930s. SHANGHAI, Jan 11 (SMM) — Nonferrous metals on both SHFE and LME declined across the board on Monday morning. [275] The movie In the Mood for Love directed by Wong Kar-wai, a Shanghai native, depicts a slice of the displaced Shanghainese community in Hong Kong and the nostalgia for that era, featuring 1940s music by Zhou Xuan. Shanghai is an international center of research and development and is ranked 5th globally and 2nd in the whole Asia and the Pacific (after Beijing) by scientific research, as tracked by the Nature Index. "Shanghai Alice Fantasy Ensemble") is a Japanese dōjin game developer.Since 1995, the sole member of the group, Jun'ya "ZUN" Ōta, has independently developed and self-published the Touhou Project, a bullet hell shoot 'em up series, as well as collaborated with other circles to … The Bund, located by the bank of the Huangpu River, is home to a row of early 20th-century architecture, ranging in style from the neoclassical HSBC Building to the Art Deco Sassoon House (now part of the Peace Hotel). [288], Shanghai is the host of several international sports events. 华亭[c] (Huátíng) was another early name for Shanghai. [209][210] The Shanghai Yangtze River Bridge is the city's only bridge–tunnel complex across Yangtze River. [205], As of 2019[update], a total of 40,000 taxis were in operation in Shanghai. The $4.4 billion theme park and resort in Pudong features a castle that is the biggest among Disney's resorts. [201] In 2018, the steel wheeled Songjiang Tram started operating in Songjiang District. 4Only administers islands and waters in South China Sea and have no urban core comparable to typical cities in China. [300] [101] However, Xi Jinping, successor to Hu Jintao as General Secretary and President, was largely an independent leader and took anti-corruption campaigns on both factions.[102]. [179][180] The city government's education agency is the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission. The Shanghai cricket team played various international matches between 1866 and 1948. [11], According to the Shanghai Municipal Statistics Bureau, about 157,900 residents in Shanghai are foreigners, including 28,900 Japanese, 21,900 Americans and, 20,800 Koreans. [242] As such, Shanghai has several museums of regional and national importance. [195] A one-way ticket costs CN¥50 (US$8), or CN¥40 (US$6.40) for those with airline tickets or public transportation cards. [163], Islam came into Shanghai during the Yuan dynasty. In recent years, cycling has seen a resurgence in popularity due to the emergence of a large number of dockless app-based bicycle-sharing systems, such as Mobike, Bluegogo, and ofo. [227] The same year, Hongqiao International Airport served 43.6 million passengers, making it the 19th-busiest airport by passenger volume. [211] As of December 2018[update], bicycle-sharing systems had an average of 1.15 million daily riders within the city. [149] According to the OECD, Shanghai's metropolitan area has an estimated population of 34 million. 04 Feb - 07 Feb. European Tour, Stroke Play Because Putonghua and English were more favored, Shanghainese began to decline, and fluency among young speakers weakened. Other ring roads in Shanghai include Middle Ring Road, Outer Ring Expressway, and Shanghai Ring Expressway. [267] A small troupe from Shengxian (now Shengzhou) also began to promote Yue opera on the Shanghainese stage. It is roughly equidistant from Beijing and Guangzhou, bordering the East China Sea to the east, Zhejiang to the south, and Jiangsu to the west and north. As of 2019[update], there are 17 metro lines (excluding the Shanghai maglev train and Jinshan Railway), 415 stations, and 704.91 km (438 mi) of lines in operation, making it the longest network in the world. * Indicates this city has already occurred above. [200] Shanghai reintroduced trams in 2010, as a modern rubber-tire Translohr system in Zhangjiang area of East Shanghai as Zhangjiang Tram. Around the same time, a Shanghai-style Beijing Opera was formed. An example of Soviet neoclassical architecture in Shanghai is the modern-day Shanghai Exhibition Center.[79]. Shanghai is located on an alluvial plain. [237] The culture fuses elements of Western cultures with the local Wuyue culture, and its influence extends to the city's literature, fashion, architecture, music, and cuisine. Led by Zhou Xinfang and Gai Jiaotian [zh], it attracted many Xiqu masters, like Mei Lanfang, to the city. How the name should be understood has been disputed, but Chinese historians have concluded that during the Tang dynasty, the area of modern-day Shanghai was under the sea level, so the land appeared to be literally "on the sea". 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