Shanghai and Beyond: The Rise of the Yangtze River Delta Megaregion The Shanghai metropolitan area, encompassing China's financial capital and its surrounding cities, represents one of the most dynamic urban ecosystems on the planet. Stretching across three provinces (Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui) and encompassing
The 1-Hour Economic Circle: How Shanghai's Satellite Cities Are Redefining Regional Development The 7:05 AM G-series bullet train from Suzhou to Shanghai carries more than commuters—it transports an entire economic model. As China's financial capital expands beyond its administrative borders, a network of specialized satellite cities is eme