The Yangtze River Delta Megaregion: How Shanghai and Its Neighbors Are Redefining Urban Development

I. The Greater Shanghai Economic Zone1. Core Statistics:- Covers 35,000 km² across 3 provinces- Population: 85 million (2025 estimate)- Combined GDP: ¥24 trillion ($3.3 trillion)- Contributes 24% of China's total exports2. Key Components:• Shan

The Yangtze Delta Megaregion: How Shanghai and Its Neighbors Are Redefining Urban Economics

The lights never dim across the 35,800 square kilometers that make up the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) megaregion. Stretching from Shanghai through Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces, this economic powerhouse now generates nearly 20% of China's GD

The Greater Shanghai Megaregion: China's Economic Powerhouse Redefining Urban Development

The Rise of the Shanghai Megaregion: Blueprint for 21st Century UrbanizationIntroduction: The Making of a Global MegaregionThe Yangtze River Delta region centered around Shanghai has emerged as China's most economically dynamic area, accounting for