Shanghai's Sprawling Ecosystem: How the Mega-City and Its Satellite Regions Are Redefining Urban Development

The Dawn of a Mega-RegionAt 6:15 AM, high-speed trains begin shuttling between Shanghai Hongqiao Station and neighboring cities, carrying commuters who exemplify the growing economic symbiosis between China's financial capital and its surrounding r

The Rise of Greater Shanghai: How Satellite Cities Are Reshaping China's Economic Geography

Section 1: The Expanding Metropolitan FootprintKey demographic facts:- Core Shanghai population: 28.5 million- 1-hour commuting zone population: 42 million- New urban districts added since 2020: 6- Average daily intercity commuters: 1.2 million- Pl