An Incredible 4-Year Timelapse Video of the Shanghai Tower's Construction

A structure that dwarfs Shanghai's already impressive skyline, the Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world, surpassed only by Dubai's Burj Khalifa. The colossal skyscraper consists stands 128 stories, or 632 meters (2,073 feet) tall, and includes everything from retail spaces and offices, to hotels and observation decks. More importantly, the architectural marvel has become a symbol of China's growing economic power and self-confidence -- construction ...