Construction began in 2008, and the building was scheduled to be completed in 2014, becoming the second tallest building in China, surpassing the Shanghai World Financial Center.
Laqala ukwakhiwa ngo-2008, futhi izakhiwo kwahlelwa ukuba siqedwe ngo-2014, ekubeni isakhiwo sesibili esiphakeme kunazo zonke e-China, odlulele Shanghai eWorld Financial Center.