上海

Shanghai has one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 20 million people. Located on China's central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River the city is administered as a municipality of the P.R. China with province-level status. It is also one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. In 2005 Shanghai became the world's largest cargo port.

Modern development of Shanghai began with the economic reforms in 1992, a decade later than many of the Southern Chinese provinces, but since then Shanghai has deveolped rapidly and maintained its role as the business center in mainland China.

Shanghai also hosts the largest share market in mainland China. It has increased its role in finance, banking, and as a major destination for corporate headquarters, fuelling demand for a highly educated and modernized workforce. Shanghai has recorded a double-digit growth for 15 consecutive years since 1992. China’s State Council has announced that the city will be developed into a global financial centre by 2020.

The bulk of Shanghai buildings being constructed today are high-rise apartments, office and retail complexes. There is now a strong focus by city planners to develop more "green areas" (public parks) among the apartment buildings in order to improve the quality of life for Shanghai's residents, in accordance with the "Better City - Better Life" theme of Shanghai's Expo 2010. The Expo is the largest ever staged and is expected to attract 70 million visitors during its 6 month duration.

Shanghai is an exciting place to do business. PanCathay has a Shanghainese director based in the city.