# Shanghai (DD-430)

> 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.

- Department: Locations
- First published: 2024-12-17
- Last updated: 2024-12-17
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/shanghai/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **1842**: Shanghai opened as a treaty port

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=shanghai

## Quick facts

- **DD-430-F01**: About 24 million. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Population))_
- **DD-430-F02**: Yangtze delta. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Location))_

## Write-up

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

1. **Population**: About 24 million.
2. **Location**: Yangtze delta.
3. **Port**: Opened after 1842.
4. **Bund**: Historic waterfront.
5. **Pudong**: Modern skyline.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

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

- Duration: 28.2 s · Published: 2024-12-17
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DDsOuN6p7XR.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Which river meets the sea at Shanghai?**  
A: Delta. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Population) · Wikipedia: Shanghai)_

**Q: Population?**  
A: Megacity. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Location) · Wikipedia: Shanghai)_

**Q: Historic waterfront?**  
A: Promenade. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Port) · Wikipedia: Shanghai)_

**Q: Modern district?**  
A: Skyscrapers. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Bund) · Wikipedia: Shanghai)_

**Q: Which sea?**  
A: Coast. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Pudong) · Wikipedia: Shanghai)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Shanghai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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/