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Shanghai's Spillover Effect: How the Megacity is Reshaping the Yangtze River Delta

(Article begins)The Shanghai Phenomenon: More Than a CityAs the sun rises over the Huangpu River, its glow touches not just Shanghai's iconic skyline but an entire network of cities undergoing remarkable transformation. The Yangtze River Delta inte

The Shanghai Nexus: How China's Financial Capital Is Redefining Regional Development

Section 1: The Shanghai Orbital System1. Core-Periphery Dynamics: - 34 million metro population - 1-hour commuting radius expansion - 8 satellite cities with >1 million residents - Cross-border economic zones development2. Key Peripheral Ci

Shanghai's Sprawling Influence: How the Megacity Shapes the Yangtze River Delta

1. Economic Integration: The Rise of a Mega-Region Shanghai’s GDP surpasses $600 billion, but its true economic power lies in its ability to drive growth across Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces. The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) now contribut