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China's tallest skyscraper opens with a whimper after delay

More than 60 companies now occupy office space on its 128 floors - including some big names in China finance

Shanghai tower
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The 128-storey Shanghai Tower has a double skin design to reduce sway in the wind and fire-proof elevators

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After more than two years of red tape that kept tenants from moving in, China’s tallest skyscraper, the Shanghai Tower, has been quietly opening and filling office space.

More than 60 companies now occupy office space on its 128 floors — including some big names in China finance, such as Ant Financial, controlled by Alibaba Group Holding ‘s billionaire founder Jack Ma. The building’s basement burger joint, Fatburger & Fatbar, is positioning itself as a go-to spot for after-work drinks.  But don’t expect a party — despite the $2.4 billion building being the most expensive ever built in China, its