Shanghai's Spillover Effect: The Rapid Integration of China's Yangtze Delta Megaregion

Part 1: The Rise of the Shanghai MegaregionShanghai's expansion beyond its administrative boundaries has created an unprecedented urban cluster:• Key Statistics (2025) - Geographic coverage: 358,000 km² (larger than Germany) - Combined GDP: ¥

The 100-Mile Metropolis: How Shanghai is Redefining Regional Urbanization

(Article begins)The Numbers Defining the Megaregion- 1-hour commute radius now covers 8 cities- ¥4.3 trillion combined GDP (2025 estimate)- 38 million daily cross-border commuters- 92 intercity rail lines under constructionInfrastructure Revolutio