Population: 18.58 million

Nearest Ports: Shanghai is mainland China’s largest port

Investment Zones Available: Yes

International Airport: Yes, well connected to most major Asian, European US destinations

2007 GDP: US$171.4 billion

Notable Foreign Investors: Volkswagon, Volvo, Dell, IBM, Siemens, Bayer, DHL

Description: Shanghai is mainland China's most comprehensive industrial and commercial city, ranking first in population and population density. As the most westernized city in China after Hong Kong, Shanghai is on the cutting edge of China's race for modernization. Almost a quarter of the world's construction cranes stand in this city of 18 million. An international metropolis which has witnessed breathtaking economic development over the last fifteen years and shows no signs of slowing down, it is China’s largest commercial and industrial city as well as popular tourist destination. It is the home to the mainland’s primary stock exchange and is the main financial center for raising domestic finance, as well as being the main service center for the neighbouring manufacturing provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

Weather : Winter: Cool, low -5 Summer: Humid, high +35