South Hongqiao is characterized by international public services and a highly-integrated service economy. East Hongqiao is characterized by the airport hub economy and digital service economy. West Hongqiao is characterized by the international exhibition economy and Beidou digital economy. North Hongqiao is characterized by the smart green innovation economy and manufacturing service economy.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD), the core area of the Hongqiao International Open Hub, is a center for high-end trade, services and exhibitions.
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".