🏙️ CHINA | Supertall List

China is the world leader in supertall skyscrapers (300m+), with dozens completed and more under construction or on hold. From Shanghai Tower (632m) to future megatalls in Shenzhen, Suzhou, and Guangzhou, China’s skyline is evolving faster than anywhere else.

This thread is your complete guide to China’s supertall skyscrapers — updated, interactive, and full of context.

✅ Completed Supertalls in China

• Shanghai Tower, Shanghai – 632m, 128 fl – tallest in China, second in the world.

• Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen – 599m, 115 fl – jewel of Shenzhen’s skyline.

• Goldin Finance 117, Tianjin – 596.5m, 128 fl (topped out, stalled).

• CTF Finance Centre, Guangzhou – 530m, 111 fl.

• Tianjin CTF Finance Centre – 530m, 98 fl.

• Shanghai World Financial Center – 492m, 101 fl.

• International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong – 484m, 118 fl.

• Zifeng Tower, Nanjing – 450m, 89 fl.

🚧 Under Construction / On Hold

• Suzhou Zhongnan Center – 499m, 103 fl (On Hold)

• Xi’an Silk Road International Center – 498m, 101 fl (On Hold)

• Shenzhen Global Tower – 500m, 110 fl (Demo)

• Guangzhou Baietan International Business Center – 500m, multiple towers (Demo)

• Hefei Evergrande IFC – 518m, 112 fl (On Hold)

• Shenzhen China Resources Hubei Center – 500m main tower + cluster (Prep/U/C)

🌆 Chinese Cities Leading the Supertall Boom

Shanghai – Global financial hub, home to Shanghai Tower, SWFC, Jin Mao.
Shenzhen – Tech capital, with Ping An Finance Center, KK100, and dozens of new projects.
Guangzhou – Twin supertalls (CTF + Canton Tower nearby).
Tianjin – Ambitious but plagued by delays (Goldin 117).
Nanjing, Xi’an, Suzhou – Rising second-tier cities joining the 400m+ race.

FAQs – China Supertalls

Which is the tallest building in China?

• Shanghai Tower (632m) in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai.

Why does China have so many skyscrapers?

• Rapid urbanization, economic growth, and real estate demand.

Why are many Chinese towers “on hold”?

• Financing issues, government restrictions on vanity projects, and overbuilding in certain markets.

Which Chinese city has the most supertalls?

• Shenzhen leads with 20+ towers over 300m.

How do Chinese towers compare globally?

• China has more supertalls than the rest of the world combined, surpassing the U.S. and Middle East.

🔗 Authoritative Sources

• SkyscraperCenter – Tallest Buildings in China

• Wikipedia – List of tallest buildings in China

• ArchDaily – China Architecture

• Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

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Explore the complete list of China’s supertall skyscrapers — completed, under construction, and on hold. Includes Shanghai Tower (632m), Ping An Finance Center, and future 500m+ projects.
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