Shanghai is the New York of China

I think it might be interesting to compare different US cities with those in China.

New York is the capital of the world, and the commercial capital of the US, and has people from all over the world.  It has a population of 8.2 million (18.9 million in the metro area) and a GDP of about $1280 bn/year.  It had the tallest buildings in the world until 1974.  It is building One World Trade Center, which at 1776 ft will be one of the tallest buildings in the world.  It has an extensive subway system with over 200 route miles.

Shanghai is the commercial capital of China.  There were international settlements in Shanghai until WWII, which gave it a European influence.  Shanghai has a population of 23 million, and a GDP of about $300 billion, although this is expected to increase to above $1100 bn/year by 2025.  The Shanghai Metro system is the longest metro in the world with over 270 miles of track.  The Shanghai Tower is being built which will be the 2nd tallest building in the world at 632 m (2073 ft) when complete.

"Shanghai is a city much like NYC: a metropolis that attracts the best and brightest and boasts a strong entrepreneurial spirit."

For a profile see: The Evolving Urban Form - Shanghai