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HK tops skyscraper rankings

By Hao Yan (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2011-06-08 15:56

Clouds pass over skyscrapers in Hong Kong on Aug 13, 2010. [Photo/CFP]

In the first ever Chinese City Skyscraper Rankings, released on Monday in Shanghai, Hong Kong topped the list with its 58 skyscrapers, and Shanghai got second with 51 skyscrapers, the Oriental Morning Post reported Tuesday.

Guangzhou has 44 skyscrapers and ranks fourth in the ranking list, while Beijing's 13 towers came in ninth place.

The rankings used the United States standard that a skyscraper must be taller than 152 meters.

People walk near the World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai on April 12, 2010. [Photo/CFP]