1, Shanghai, Shanghai has been the economic center of China since before liberation. Shanghai's economic radiation, industrial categories and technical level are far above Beijing's. In terms of high-tech and heavy industry, aerospace (rockets, satellites and China launch vehicles are basically made in Shanghai, for example, Fengyun series satellites are all made by Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics), shipbuilding (Jiangnan, Hudong, Zhonghua Shipyard, Jiangnan Factory or Li Hongzhang period, known as the cradle of national enterprises in China, the new Jiangnan Factory on Changxing Island should also be the shipbuilding enterprise with the strongest scale and technical ability in China). Metallurgical (Baosteel's scale and automation level are much higher than Shougang's, and it is the first steel enterprise in China) and automobile (Shanghai Volkswagen, General Motors, etc.). After the reform and opening up, more Fortune 500 enterprises (China headquarters) have settled in Shanghai than in Beijing. Other industries, such as microelectronics, software, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, electric power, textiles and machinery, are not weak in Shanghai.
2. Shanghai, referred to as "Shanghai" for short, is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government of China. It is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in the center of Chinese mainland coastline, facing the East China Sea in the east, facing Kyushu Island across the sea, Hangzhou Bay in the south and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in the west. Together, it constitutes the "Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle", the largest economic zone in China with Shanghai as the leader. Shanghai is the economic and commercial center of China, with 20 12 GDP ranking first among cities in Greater China. The most important industries are commerce and trade, finance, information and manufacturing. Shanghai is the railway and aviation hub of China, and its port is the largest container port in the world. Shanghai is committed to becoming an international economic center, an international financial center, an international trade center and an international shipping center.
3. The main reasons for Shanghai's economic development:
Location: The coastal city, the mouth of the Yangtze River, the midpoint of Chinese mainland coastline, enjoys a superior geographical position.
B. Transportation: The land, sea and air transportation hubs are extremely developed. The Beijing-Shanghai line and the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Zhejiang-Jiangxi line meet in Shanghai on the railway, and Shanghai is a river port and seaport on the water. In aviation, Shanghai is an important airport in Asia and even the world.
C. Labor force: There are a large number of densely populated laborers in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta, and education in Shanghai and its surrounding Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces is developed, so there are a large number of laborers coming to Shanghai with excellent quality.
D. Historical and cultural foundation: Shanghai was developed by western powers in the19th century, and advanced western technology first entered China from here. Influenced by the western culture of Shanghai, residents are keen on developing economy, science and technology and culture.
E. Science and technology education: Shanghai's famous universities and research areas gather, and a large number of talents flood into Shanghai, making it in a leading position in science and technology.
F. Market: Shanghai faces a very broad market and a huge consumer group. Because of its convenient transportation, it can sell its products to inland areas or abroad by sea and air.
G. Policies: The central government gives Shanghai special policies (such as bonded zones and tax-free zones). ) is conducive to attracting foreign investment and economic development in Shanghai.