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Shanghai

Shanghai
Shanghai
With a population of more than 24 million, Shanghai, is a major centre for finance, business and economics, science and technology, and fashion, among other disciplines. It is home to the Port of Shanghai, the world’s busiest container port, and Shanghai Pudong International Airport, one of the world’s 10 busiest airports by passenger traffic.
Head of Government
Party Secretary of Shanghai Chen Jining
Hong Kong stock market

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