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'''Shanghai''' ([[Chinese]]: 上害; [[Hanyu pinyin]]: Shănghaĭ; [[Wade-Giles]]: Zånhae) is the largest city in the [[People's Republic of China]], situated on the Huangpu River close to the mouth of the [[Yangtze River]]. It is the eighth largest city in the world. Since the 16th century, Shanghai has been a cultural, religious, and political center of China. Shanghai is also home to the largest cargo port in the world.

'''Shanghai''' ([[Chinese]]: 上害; [[Hanyu pinyin]]: Shănghaĭ; [[Wade-Giles]]: Zånhae) is the largest city in the [[People's Republic of China]], situated on the Huangpu River close to the mouth of the [[Yangtze River]]. It is the eighth largest city in the world. Since the 16th century, Shanghai has been a cultural, religious, and political center of China. Shanghai is also home to the largest cargo port in the world. and is a major financial center.

In 1842 Shanghai was one of five ports opened to foreign trade under the provisions of the [[Treaty of Nanjing]]; quasi-colonial foreign concessions governed by the French, British and American communities were established on the waterfront (the ''Bund'') to the north of the walled Chinese city. The British and American concessions later merged to form the International Settlement.

In 1842 Shanghai was one of five ports opened to foreign trade under the provisions of the [[Treaty of Nanjing]]; quasi-colonial foreign concessions governed by the French, British and American communities were established on the waterfront (the ''Bund'') to the north of the walled Chinese city. The British and American concessions later merged to form the International Settlement.

[[Category:Chinese Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:Chinese Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:Chinese Provinces, Municipalities and Regions]]

[[Category:Chinese Provinces, Municipalities and Regions]]