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Shanghai, China City Information
Shanghai, China
General Information
Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city. Shanghai is a global center for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port. As of 2022, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 13 trillion RMB.
Explore Shanghai through real walking tours, skyline views, and local life.
1. Shanghai 4K Walk – Bund to Yu Garden
2. Shanghai Walking Tour – The Bund Explained
3. Shanghai Street Walk – French Concession
4. Shanghai Walk – Nanjing Road to The Bund
Walk along Shanghai’s most famous shopping street toward the iconic skyline.
5. Shanghai Night Walk – Nanjing Road & Bund (4K)
Experience Shanghai at night with neon lights and skyline views.
Shanghai Highlights
The Bund
The Bund is Shanghai’s most iconic waterfront, offering historic European-style buildings facing a futuristic skyline.
Pudong Skyline
Pudong showcases Shanghai’s modern development with skyscrapers like Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl.
Nanjing Road & Night Life
Nanjing Road is known as China’s most famous shopping street, especially vibrant at night with neon lights and crowds. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Shanghai News
Latest Shanghai News
China Daily > China News
Education, health fees among key concerns
China to legislate on preschool education
China Daily > China News
Education, health fees among key concerns
China to legislate on preschool education
China Daily > China News
Satellite lofted for first Arab country
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
China Daily > China News
Satellite lofted for first Arab country
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
BBC News
China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.
BBC News
A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother
Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye
US President Donald Trump called Turkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.
News - South China Morning Post
Amber rainstorm warning issued in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Tuesday morning, warning of unsettled weather over the next few days. The amber warning, issued at 7.15am, means that more than 30mm of rain has fallen in an hour, or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong and is likely to continue. “Showers will be heavier in some areas [on Wednesday]. The weather will still be unsettled in the following couple of days,” the weather forecaster said. It added that a broad trough of low pressure...
News - South China Morning Post
Food court stalls caught off guard by rules over plastic serving containers
Hong Kong environmental authorities have warned that restaurant operators must not use disposable tableware coated in plastic for dine-in service, after some owners told the South China Morning Post they were caught off guard by inspectors. The Environmental Protection Department on Monday clarified that paper products with an inner plastic lining could only be used for takeaway after a food stall owner at Dragon Centre in Sham Shui Po said he was “shocked” by a warning he received. Philip Ho...
Nigeria is a country in West Africa known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and rich history. In recent years, there has been a growing interest among Nigerians in pursuing opportunities in countries like China, particularly in cities such as Shanghai. One of the key areas of interest for Nigerian expats in Shanghai is the labor market.
The concept of NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) has taken the digital world by storm, and the latest trend of NFT memes is gaining popularity among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and meme connoisseurs. Imagine owning a unique piece of digital art that cannot be replicated or copied, and that's where NFT memes come into play. These digital artworks are tokenized on blockchain technology, making them one-of-a-kind and valuable assets in the virtual world.
The rise of NFT games and the flourishing startup scene in Shanghai are two exciting developments that are capturing the attention of tech enthusiasts and investors alike. NFT games, which are games based on non-fungible tokens, have been gaining popularity due to the unique ownership and value proposition they offer to players. These games allow players to truly own and trade in-game assets, providing a new level of interactivity and economic potential in the gaming industry.
New Zealand and Shanghai may be geographically distant, but their economic ties are becoming stronger than ever. As Shanghai continues to establish itself as a global financial hub, it is attracting attention from New Zealand companies looking to expand their presence in Asia. In this blog post, we will explore some of the top New Zealand companies making their mark in Shanghai.
