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Shanghai

Short answer: Shanghai, on China's east coast where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea, has about 24 million residents and is a major center of finance and trade. It grew as an international port after 1842.

The Bund waterfront is lined with early 20th-century buildings, while Pudong across the Huangpu River holds modern skyscrapers. The footage shows the Shanghai skyline.

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What should you know about Shanghai?

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  1. About 24 million.

    DD-430-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Population)

  2. Yangtze delta.

    DD-430-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Location)

Video transcript: Shanghai: Shanghai Is Home to About 24 Million People

Did you know, Shanghai, China's largest city, is a global hub for finance, commerce, and culture. Located on the eastern coast, where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea, Shanghai boasts a population of over 24 million people, making it one of the most populous cities in the world. Historically, Shanghai has been a center of international trade since the 19th century, blending western influences with Chinese traditions. The Bund, a waterfront promenade, showcases colonial-era architecture, while areas like Pudong highlight modern urban development. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Shanghai is home to about 24 million people. The Bund and Pudong face each other across the river.

  1. Exhibit A

    Population

    About 24 million.

  2. Exhibit B

    Location

    Yangtze delta.

  3. Exhibit C

    Port

    Opened after 1842.

  4. Exhibit D

    Bund

    Historic waterfront.

  5. Exhibit E

    Pudong

    Modern skyline.

Questions people ask about Shanghai

Which river meets the sea at Shanghai?

Delta.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Population) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

Population?

Megacity.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Location) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

Historic waterfront?

Promenade.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Port) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

Modern district?

Skyscrapers.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Bund) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

Which sea?

Coast.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Pudong) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

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  1. Which river meets the sea at Shanghai?

    1. Yangtze
    2. Mekong
    3. Ganges
    4. Nile
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    Answer: A. Yangtze Delta. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Population) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

  2. Population?

    1. About 24 million
    2. About 2 million
    3. About 100 million
    4. About 500,000
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    Answer: A. About 24 million Megacity. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Location) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

  3. Historic waterfront?

    1. The Bund
    2. The Mall
    3. The Strip
    4. The Rambla
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    Answer: A. The Bund Promenade. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Port) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

  4. Modern district?

    1. Pudong
    2. Kowloon
    3. Shibuya
    4. Gangnam
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    Answer: A. Pudong Skyscrapers. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Bund) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

  5. Which sea?

    1. East China Sea
    2. Red Sea
    3. Black Sea
    4. Baltic Sea
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    Answer: A. East China Sea Coast. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Pudong) · Wikipedia: Shanghai

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Shanghai." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-430, last updated Dec 17, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/shanghai/

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