The Shanghai International Settlement was important because it served as a key hub for trade and foreign influence in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Established after the Opium Wars, it facilitated economic growth and modernization in Shanghai, attracting foreign businesses and investment. The settlement also became a symbol of foreign Imperialism and tensions between China and Western powers, impacting China's social and political landscape. Its unique status fostered a diverse cosmopolitan culture, blending Eastern and Western influences.
Shanghai International Settlement was created in 1854.
Shanghai International Settlement ended in 1943.
Shanghai International Group was created in 2000.
Shanghai International Film Festival was created in 1993.
International Channel Shanghai was created on 2008-01-01.
Western International School of Shanghai was created in 2006.
Concordia International School Shanghai was created in 1998.
Shanghai Rego International School was created in 2003.
Shanghai Singapore International School was created in 1996.
Shanghai Community International School was created in 1996.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport was created in 1999.
British International School Shanghai was created in 2002.