Shanghai 2025: Where Futurism Meets Heritage in China's Crown Jewel

The Shanghai Paradox: Ultra-Modern Yet Deeply Historical City Metrics (2025): - GDP: ¥5.8 trillion ($800B) - 4.2% growth - 28.7 million residents (38% foreign-born) - 92% 5G coverage with 6G pilot zones - 48 UNESCO-protected heritage sites 1