Xujing

Xujing is a town in Qingpu District, Shanghai, China. As of 2021, Xujing has a population of 211,590 and an area of 38.55 km2.

Geography
Xujing borders two districts of Shanghai: Minhang and Songjiang. It is considered one of the first new city developments of Shanghai, being the most important "eastern wing" of Qingpu district.

History
The administrative division of Xujing was formed in July 1957, first as a township. In October 1958, the title of township was abolished and Xujing was made into a people's commune.

In April 1984, the title of Xujing was reverted to township.

In December 1993, the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress approved changing the status of Xujing to being a town.

In 2015, the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center opened in Xujing and consists of four exhibition halls, the NECC Plaza, office buildings and a hotel. Since then, it has hosted various events including concerts and expos.

Panlong Town
Panlong'an is an ancient water town within Xujing dating back to the Sui dynasty. In 2001, it was made a historical protected zone in Shanghai.

As part of the Yangtze River Delta integration initiative, Panlong Tiandi, a commercial complex offering many shopping facilities and activities, was opened in April 2023, bringing in around 200,000 tourists over the five-day-long Labour Day break.

Transportation
Xujing has access to Line 17 and Line 2 of the Shanghai Metro system. The G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway, G50 Shanghai–Chongqing Expressway pass through the town, and China National Highway 318 starts in the town.

The town is also close to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Demographics
As of 2021, Xujing has a population of 211,590 people. Of these, 40,841 are permanent residents, 150,726 are people coming to Shanghai, and 20,023 are foreign residents.

Xujing has had a significant increase in population in recent history. During the 4th Census in China held in 1990, Xujing had a total population of 25,226, and this increased to 49,816 people in 2000.

Administrative divisions
As of 2022, Xujing administers the following 5 residents' committees, 23 residential communities, and 9 villages:
 * Xujing Residents' Committee
 * Longyang Residents' Committee
 * Zhaidong Residents' Committee
 * Jinghua Residents' Committee
 * Panlong Residents' Committee
 * Xu'an First Residential Community
 * Xu'an Second Residential Community
 * Gaojing Residential Community
 * Weijiajiao First Residential Community
 * Weijiajiao Second Residential Community
 * Xu'an Third Residential Community
 * Xu'an Fourth Residential Community
 * Yulanqingfan Residential Community
 * Shangming Road Residential Community
 * Shangtai Road Residential Community
 * Shangmao Road Residential Community
 * Renhengxijiao Residential Community
 * Weijiajiao Third Residential Community
 * Mingzhu Road Residential Community
 * Xiadu Residential Community
 * Yelian Road Residential Community
 * Panlongxinfan Residential Community
 * Panwen Road Residential Community
 * Xuying Road Residential Community
 * Zhuguang Road Residential Community
 * Leguo Road Residential Community
 * Letian Residential Community
 * Xule Road Residential Community
 * Qianming Village
 * Jinyun Village
 * Lianmin Village
 * Guanglian Village
 * Minzhu Village
 * Erlian Village
 * Jinlian Village
 * Ze'an Village
 * Lujiajiao Village