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Regional Synergy Framework- Core-periphery structure: 7 concentric development zones- Economic spillover: $380 billion annual cross-border investment- Workforce integration: 9.2 million daily intercity commuters- Infrastructure: 18 cross-jurisdicti

Shanghai 2025: The Dragon Head of Yangtze Delta's Smart City Cluster

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