The establishment of Shanghai International Trading Cente rhas witnessed thre estages，respectively the germination，formation，and development. The unparalleled natural condition，long-lasting tradition in international trading，the agglomerative effect of related talents and trading entities，and the concerted operation of domestic and foreign trade in Shanghai have all contributed to the poolingof resources of the twomarkets，andtheconstructionof a soundandhealthy servicesystemandof a enterprise-friendly social environment. International trading boosted Shanghai's economy and the development of the city itself，making it the national distribution center of goods，finance，seafaring and industry. The further prosperityof thecenterrequires thedevelopmentof domesticandinternational markets，a broadeconomic hinterland，a linkage with the development of neighboring cities，a balanced development of related industries，and a more open trade-boosting social and institutional environment.