The Greater Shanghai Effect: How China's Economic Powerhouse Is Reshaping Its Periphery

Redefining Regional Boundaries: The Shanghai Metropolitan Area in 2025The Shanghai metropolitan region now encompasses 12,000 square kilometers with 38 million inhabitants, representing what urban planners call "the most successful case of integrat

Shanghai's Orbital Revolution: How the Megacity is Reshaping its Periphery

1. The 1+8 Metropolitan Circle - Official designation of nine integrated cities - Population redistribution statistics - High-speed rail commuting patterns 2. Industrial Redistribution - Shanghai's R&D centers + peripheral manufacturing - Aut

Shanghai and Its Peripherals: Cultural and Economic Enigma

The Cultural Heartland: From Old Shanghai to Modern MarvelsShanghai's cultural identity is deeply rooted in its history. The Bund, with its colonial-era architecture, stands as a testament to the city's cosmopolitan past. Yet, beyond the glitz and