Walt Disney is awarded planning green light to open a theme park in Shanghai.
The National Development and Reform Commission said the long-awaited park would be built in the city's eastern Pudong district.
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"Earlier this month, the Chinese government gave its approval for the park after years of talks.
Disney has been gradually expanding its presence in China since opening a theme park in Hong Kong in 2005.
Final details for the Shanghai park have yet to be announced. "
BBC November 2009