The Beidou West Hongqiao Base, which was established in 2013 in Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District, has been a witness and beneficiary of China's booming navigation industry.
As the core area of the Hongqiao International Open hub, the Hongqiao International Central Business District covers 151.4 square kilometers, forming a so-called 1+4 overall pattern, meaning "One core, Four areas".