#2: The Evolution of Shanghai
Currently bustling with over 26.32 million residents as of 2019, Shanghai has transformed remarkably from its humble beginnings as a mere port town. Not long ago, it suffered through decades of famine and political repression until its economic rise in the ’80s.
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The 1970s marked a pivotal era for Shanghai, welcoming a cultural revolution and an influx of diverse cultures. The Shanghai Communiqué, facilitated by Premier Zhou Enlai and President Nixon, heralded a new chapter of enhanced living standards and international collaboration for China.