Civic pride

As China booms, could Shanghai displace Hong Kong as the country's top financial city?

City showdownStatistics and economics indicators from Shanghai and Hong Kong

Indicator Hong Kong Shanghai
Population (millions) 6.9 (2005) 17.1 (2003)
Density (people/square km) 6,254 2,700
GDP growth (2005 estimated) 5.7% 11.0%
Unemployment (forecast) 6.2% 4.5%
Office yield (2005 estimated) 3.7% 7.5%
Residential yield (2005 estimated) 3.7% 7.8%