Shanghai is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in China. In its early days, it was a fishing villiage, and by the 13th century it had developed into a trading port. After the Opium War, Shanghai was forced to be opened by the colonists as a "treaty port" in 1843. Now it is one of the most important centers of industry, science and technology of the country. The pictures shown in this collection were records of Shanghai's yesterday. Through comparison with the old, you might know more about Shanghai today.
