Where is Shanghai?
Shanghai is located at 30 degrees north latitude on the eastern tip of the Yangtze River Delta; it has four distinct seasons and a moderate climate, and is where the Yangtze River enters the sea. With its flat terrain and a dense population that provides an abundant labor force, Shanghai boasts strong industrial and agricultural foundations. And as one of the most prosperous regions in China, the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone has given tremendous support to Shanghai’s development. Shanghai is also a transport hub, with convenient water, land, and air transport, including railways that link northern and southern China, which makes it very convenient for conducting trade with other countries.
Shanghai is the center of China’s economy, finance, technological innovations, shipping, and trade, and has made outstanding contributions to the way the nation has innovated and developed. Shanghai is also known as “Mo Du” in China, which means something similar to “magic city”, implying that Shanghai’s magic is so powerful that it can make anyone who comes here fall in love with the city. Here in Shanghai, there is an overwhelming sense of the city’s profound culture and irresistible charm as a modern metropolis. Shanghai values openness and inclusiveness, which are exactly the characteristics that give the cultural trade in the city its dynamism, momentum, and charm.