Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta: An Economic and Cultural Symbiosis

1. Geographic and Economic Overview• Core Statistics:- Shanghai: Population 24.3 million (2025), GDP ¥4.8 trillion- Yangtze River Delta region: 86 million population, ¥35 trillion combined GDP- Comprises 26 cities across Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhej

Beyond the Bund: Exploring Shanghai's Metropolitan Expansion and Its Surrounding Satellite Cities

As Shanghai celebrates its 45th year of reform and opening-up, the city's gravitational pull is reshaping an entire region. The Shanghai Metropolitan Area - encompassing eight major satellite cities within a 100km radius - now represents one of the