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The Shanghai skyline tells only part of the story. Beyond the glittering towers of Pudong lies a vast interconnected network of cities, towns and rural landscapes that collectively form the most economically dynamic region in Asia. The Yangtze Rive

Shanghai and Beyond: The Yangtze Delta Megaregion in 2025

The Rise of the Shanghai MegaregionShanghai no longer operates as an isolated metropolis but as the pulsating heart of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) - now recognized as one of the world's most dynamic urban agglomerations. This 2,800-word special r

The Yangtze Delta Megaregion: How Shanghai and Neighboring Cities Are Redefining Urban Integration

[Article Content - 2500 words]The newly expanded Hongqiao Transportation Hub serves as the physical manifestation of Shanghai's regional ambition - a sprawling complex where bullet trains depart every 3 minutes to 22 surrounding cities, carrying no

Shanghai and Beyond: How the Yangtze River Delta Megalopolis Is Reshaping China's Future

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Shanghai & Beyond: The Yangtze Delta Megaregion's Integrated Development in 2025

PART I: THE 1+8 METROPOLITAN ECOSYSTEM1.1 Core-Periphery Synergy:- Shanghai's GDP spillover effect reaches ¥1.2 trillion annually- 78 major infrastructure projects completed since integration plan- 43% of Shanghai firms now have operations in sate