A powerhouse of a city, Shanghai is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the biggest city in China with over 20 million residents, a city developing at an astronomical rate over the last two decades. Shanghai also became the world's largest cargo port in 2005.
Sister Cities International: Montreal's Sister Cities
By Evelyn Reid, About.com Guide
Montreal and Shanghai became sister cities in 1985 and have engaged in cultural exchanges throughout the years, notably book exchanges.
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