A senior in Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, China. Unlike those of many nations, most Oriental families hold their elder men in the highest esteem. As they grow in age, Chinese men are increasingly respected for their wisdom and counsel. Shanghai, Hu for short, is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Today, Shanghai is the largest industrial city in China. The city envelops 2,239 square miles. Shanghai has a population of 18.7 million, including a 2 million floating population of fishermen, traders and other boat dwellers. Originally a small fishing village, it acquired its city status on August 19th, 1291 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Today's Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features. It is now the largest base of Chinese industrial technology, a major seaport and China's largest commercial and financial center.

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