OPINION

China's skyscraper age is likely coming to an end

News, Adam Minter, Published on 14/06/2017

» At more than 610 metres, Shanghai Tower is the world's second-tallest building. It looms over its neighbours -- the world's ninth and 19th tallest buildings -- in a supercluster of supertall structures unlike any other in the world. The only problem? Finding people to work there: Only 60% of Shanghai Tower is rented out, and only a third of current tenants have actually occupied their leased space.