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China’s tallest skyscraper to open soon

China's tallest skyscraper to open soon

Beijing, March 14 (IANS) China's tallest skyscraper, the Shanghai Tower, is expected to be open for business soon, the media reported on Monday.

The 632-metre tall tower is second to Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building (829.8 metres), the People's Daily reported.

 

A high-speed elevator has been installed to take visitors to a viewing platform on the 119th floor in just 55 seconds.

At its maximum speed, the lift would travel at 18 metres a second.

The 126-storey building will become a new landmark in Lujiazui, the financial and trade zone in Shanghai.

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