The World's New Tallest Building
4 February 2003 - 2:00pm
The Shanghai World Financial Center, already under construction, will top Malaysia's 1,483-foot Petronas Twin Towers.
"The attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center raised doubts about the future of super-tall buildings.Other cities -- such as Seoul, South Korea -- have announced plans for record-setting skyscrapers. But after Sept. 11, projects including a tower planned by developer Donald Trump in Chicago have been scaled back.Experts said concerns about terrorism are a low priority in Shanghai, which is eager to become a business center to rival New York City or Tokyo."
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Newsday, January 31, 2003
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