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The world's tallest towers

October 6, 2008

Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen, China

The eighth tallest building is 384 metres (1,260 feet) tall and has 69 floors. It has houses offices, retail and residential homes.

Built in 1996, it was designed by K Y Cheung Design Associates. It was completed in 1996 and for one year till 1997, it was the tallest building in China until Citic Plaza was built.

It is now the fourth tallest in China. There is five storey shopping arcade at the base and an observation level on the top floor, named the 'Meridian View Centre'. It also consists of offices and apartments.

Image: Shun Hing Square

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