Shanghai & Beyond: The Yangtze River Delta Megaregion in 2025 - Integration, Innovation and Challenges

Section 1: The Economic Powerhouse of East AsiaRegional Economic Snapshot (2025):- Combined GDP: ¥38.7 trillion (26% of China's total)- Population: 235 million across 26 cities- Key Industries: Shanghai: Global finance (¥4.2 trillion banking as