When we think about The DNA of Shanghai, we almost have to almost think in quantum ideas. This is, of course, the place where one of the longest rivers in the world and one of the world’s largest oceans meet, producing a city of over 26 million people. Shanghai is the largest city in China and the anchor of the Yangtze River Delta; a region that includes over 20 cities and a population of over 235 million people. 

In this episode, we take a historical perspective to discover how Shanghai has emerged and why it has become almost an icon of modern China. We hear from Stella Dong, Dr Hou Li and Professor Jenny Lin.

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