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Shanghai (Chinese: 上海; pinyin: Shànghǎi (help·info); Wu (Long-short): Zånhae; Shanghainese (IPA): [zɑ̃'he]), situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China, is the largest city of the People's Republic of China and the eighth largest in the world. Widely regarded as the citadel of China's modern economy, the city also serves as one of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China. Administratively, Shanghai is a municipality of the People's Republic of China that has province-level status. Shanghai is also one of the world's busiest ports, and became the largest cargo port in the world in 2005.

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In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, wind turbines of the Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm are seen near the Donghai Bridge in Shanghai, China. The Chinese government will spend billions of dollars on building nuclear and solar power plants, wind farms and on research into renewable energy technology. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, wind turbines of the Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm are seen near the Donghai Bridge in Shanghai, China. The Chinese government will spend billions of dollars on building nuclear and solar power plants, wind farms and on research into renewable energy technology. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court  is seen Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Australia expressed disappointment Thursday that charges of stealing business secrets against one of its citizens would be tried in a closed court in China, and some lawmakers doubted the mining executive involved would get a fair hearing. Australian national Stern Hu is one of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto who are due to face a court in Shanghai on Monday charged with stealing commercial secrets and taking bribes.

Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court is seen Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Australia expressed disappointment Thursday that charges of stealing business secrets against one of its citizens would be tried in a closed court in China, and some lawmakers doubted the mining executive involved would get a fair hearing. Australian national Stern Hu is one of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto who are due to face a court in Shanghai on Monday charged with stealing commercial secrets and taking bribes.

AP 

Hostesses and Shanghai Expo mascot "Haibao" stand to wait during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

Hostesses and Shanghai Expo mascot "Haibao" stand to wait during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

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A local dance group shows their performance during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

A local dance group shows their performance during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

AP 

Officials celebrate during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

Officials celebrate during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

AP 

An investor looks at a stock price monitor at a private securities company Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Asian stock markets have pushed higher after the U.S. central bank again pledged to hold interests rates low and gave mildly optimistic assessment of the world's largest economy. China's main Shanghai index added 1.9 percent Wednesday.

An investor looks at a stock price monitor at a private securities company Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Asian stock markets have pushed higher after the U.S. central bank again pledged to hold interests rates low and gave mildly optimistic assessment of the world's largest economy. China's main Shanghai index added 1.9 percent Wednesday.

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An investor smiles as he looks at the stock price monitor at a private securities company Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Asian stock markets have pushed higher after the U.S. central bank again pledged to hold interests rates low and gave mildly optimistic assessment of the world's largest economy. China's main Shanghai index added 1.9 percent Wednesday.

An investor smiles as he looks at the stock price monitor at a private securities company Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Asian stock markets have pushed higher after the U.S. central bank again pledged to hold interests rates low and gave mildly optimistic assessment of the world's largest economy. China's main Shanghai index added 1.9 percent Wednesday.

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In this photo taken on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, a woman walks past an urban housing against the high rise apartment buildings in Shanghai, China. The World Bank raised its China growth forecast this year to 9.5 percent from 9 percent on Wednesday but said Beijing needs to cool inflation and possible bubbles in real estate prices. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

In this photo taken on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, a woman walks past an urban housing against the high rise apartment buildings in Shanghai, China. The World Bank raised its China growth forecast this year to 9.5 percent from 9 percent on Wednesday but said Beijing needs to cool inflation and possible bubbles in real estate prices. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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In this photo taken on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, demolished urban housing is seen against the high rise buildings for urban redevelopment in Shanghai, China. The World Bank raised its China growth forecast this year to 9.5 percent from 9 percent on Wednesday,  March 17, 2010,  but said Beijing needs to cool inflation and possible bubbles in real estate prices. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

In this photo taken on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, demolished urban housing is seen against the high rise buildings for urban redevelopment in Shanghai, China. The World Bank raised its China growth forecast this year to 9.5 percent from 9 percent on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, but said Beijing needs to cool inflation and possible bubbles in real estate prices. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

AP 

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16:   A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16: A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16:   A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16: A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16:   A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16: A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

Getty Images AsiaPac 

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16:   A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 16: A worker walks past a symbolic wall of faces, which is under construction, at the Joint-Africa Pavilion at the Expo Park on March 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

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CORRECTING OBJECT NAME A plane takes off from a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

CORRECTING OBJECT NAME A plane takes off from a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

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CORRECTING OBJECT NAME Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

CORRECTING OBJECT NAME Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

AFP 

Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

AFP 

CORRECTING OBJECT NAME Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

CORRECTING OBJECT NAME Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

AFP 

A security personnel patrols the new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

A security personnel patrols the new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

AFP 

Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

AFP 

Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

Passengers prepare to check in at a new terminal at Hong Qiao airport, which opens ahead of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai on March 16, 2010. Shanghai opened a new terminal at its domestic airport, as China's second-largest city prepares to welcome tens of millions of visitors to the Expo 2010 starting on May 1.

AFP 

In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, wind turbines of the Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm are seen near the Donghai Bridge in Shanghai, China. The Chinese government will spend billions of dollars on building nuclear and solar power plants, wind farms and on research into renewable energy technology. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, wind turbines of the Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm are seen near the Donghai Bridge in Shanghai, China. The Chinese government will spend billions of dollars on building nuclear and solar power plants, wind farms and on research into renewable energy technology. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

AP 

Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court  is seen Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Australia expressed disappointment Thursday that charges of stealing business secrets against one of its citizens would be tried in a closed court in China, and some lawmakers doubted the mining executive involved would get a fair hearing. Australian national Stern Hu is one of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto who are due to face a court in Shanghai on Monday charged with stealing commercial secrets and taking bribes.

Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court is seen Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Australia expressed disappointment Thursday that charges of stealing business secrets against one of its citizens would be tried in a closed court in China, and some lawmakers doubted the mining executive involved would get a fair hearing. Australian national Stern Hu is one of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto who are due to face a court in Shanghai on Monday charged with stealing commercial secrets and taking bribes.

AP 

Hostesses and Shanghai Expo mascot "Haibao" stand to wait during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

Hostesses and Shanghai Expo mascot "Haibao" stand to wait during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

AP 

A local dance group shows their performance during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

A local dance group shows their performance during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

AP 

Officials celebrate during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

Officials celebrate during the opening ceremony of "Expo Tour" Caravan for the Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Less than two months before the Shanghai World Expo opens, organizers said that preparations for taking the wrapping off the pavilions and putting crowd control measures are in place for the expected 70 million visitors are on track.

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