Shanghai
Shanghai, the largest centre of commerce and finance in China, is situated at the mouth of the Yangtse River. First opened as a treaty port following the 1st China War, it became a multinational business hub by the 1930s.
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| Coordinates: | 31.202462°N, 121.49743°E |
| Altitude: | 4 m (13 ft) |
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| Place Name: | Shanghai |
| State/Province: | Shanghai Metropolitan Area |
| Country: | China |
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History
Records
- University of Bristol has various information including a number of useful databases on its website which may assist in the search for European ancestors. These databases include a searchable named index of Chinese probates, cemetery information and directory extracts.
External links
- History of Shanghai Wikipedia