Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Shanghai: China's Tallest Tower Under Construction





No one may be able to compete with the madmen in Dubai and the upcoming Burj Dubai, but that's not stopping the Chinese with going after Number 2...the forthcoming Shanghai Center. Several Chinese news agencies claim the building has been approved and construction has started, but nobody seems to agree on what this monster will look like (see above). Here's a few links, but don't expect much hard information, though the speculation will probably keep everyone amused for the near future.

Shanghaiist: Yet Another World's Tallest Skyscraper?

Xinhau: Construction of Shanghai Center to Start

China Daily: Shanghai Draws Up Plan for Nation's Tallest Building

Xinmin Evening News

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