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The Yangtze Delta Megacity: How Shanghai and Neighboring Cities Are Redefining Regional Integration The lights never dim in the Greater Shanghai region - a sprawling economic powerhouse comprising 27 cities across Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces that collectively contributes 18.7% of China's GDP while occupying just 2.2% of its land area.In
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Shanghai's Collaborative Development with Neighboring Cities: A New Era of Regional Integration Shanghai, as the economic and financial hub of China, has always been at the forefront of regional development. In recent years, the city has been actively collaborating with its neighboring cities to crteeaa more integrated and prosperous Yangtze