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Shanghai Minhang Economic and Technological Development Zone
Updated: 2006-04-19 11:09
Shanghai Minhang Economic and Technological Development Zone, which is
managed by Shanghai Minhang Joint Development Co. Ltd., was approved in
August 1986. The zone now has developed an area of 3.5 square kilometers.
Geographical location
The Minhang Economic and technological Development Zone is located in
Shanghai, China's economic, financial and trade center, and is only 30
kilometers away from the city center.
Climate
The Development Zone is of a subtropical marine climate with an annual
average temperature of 16.5 centigrade, an annual average precipitation
of 1200 mm and a frost-free period of 230 days a year.
Communication and Transportation
Water Transportation
The cargo wharf of the Zone is located by the Huangpu River. 15
kilometers away from the Zone, there is the 10-thousand-ton Longwugang
International Sea Terminal, and the 10-thousand-ton Zhangxinbang
International Container terminal is 43 kilometers away. Thus, the Zone is
connected to many major ports in the world.
Road
The Humin Expressway, connected to the national highway network, runs
nearby to the downtown. The Huning Expressway, the Huhang Expressway and
the loading and unloading area of the extension of the Xinmin Railway are
also close by is close by, thus connecting the Zone to the national
highway and railway networks.
Airport
The Zone is 27 kilometers away from the Hongqiao International Airport, a
30 minutes' drive along the Hu Min Highway and the Qixin Highway. A
direct access to Pudong International Airport is also available via the
Shanghai outer ring road.
Human Resources
Shanghai enjoys rich resources in education and scientific research, and
is one of the cities in China with a high concentration of various types
of talent and thus a high quality labour force. Many colleges and
universities and scientific research institutes are located in the zone.
Investment Priorities
The Development Zone will lay emphasis on the development of the
mechanical and electrical equipment industry as represented by rail
transportation, the modern biological and pharmaceutical industry as
represented by blood products, the beverage industry and the leisure food
industries. The establishment of R&D units and high-tech enterprises are
also encouraged.
Administration Committee
Tel: 86-21-64300888
Fax: 86-21-64300789
Email: smudc@online.sh.cn
Website: http://www.smudc.com/en/index.htm
(Source: Ministry of Commerce)
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