Huangpu River
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The Huangpu River is a 70-mile-long river in eastern China that flows past Shanghai into the Chang (Yangtze) River. It is a crucial waterway, serving as Shanghai's primary source of water, despite significant pollution from industrial discharges, domestic sewage, and ships. The river divides Shanghai, with the Pudong district on the east bank and the central business district of Puxi on the west. Historically, the banks of the Huangpu have been developed for industrial and commercial purposes, with modern skyscrapers now dominating the Pudong skyline. The river's confluence with the Suzhou River marks the center of Shanghai.123
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