Race to Shanghai this spring
Each spring, Shanghai hosts the Formula 1® UBS Chinese Grand Prix. This New York Times article “Short History of Shanghai” illustrates why this high-energy, fast-paced race is a fitting metaphor for visiting the largest city in China. Simply put, Shanghai has transformed itself from a fishing village at the mouth of the Yangtze River to a competitive, global financial giant.
Shanghai’s course took this turn most grandly in 1990 when China’s then-leader Deng Xiaoping set the city on a lightning-speed path to compete with Hong Kong by 2010. Indeed, many argue that Shanghai is a worthy competitor. As Xiaoping said, “If China is a dragon, Shanghai is its head.” Perhaps no longer should we think of China as an “emerging economy.” With Shanghai in a front position, Team China has arrived.
A high octane visit
The F1 metaphor is an apt planning guide for your Shanghai visit. First, see what the Grand Prix itself is all about. These vi...