Shanghai and Its Satellite Cities: The Making of a Mega-Region

The Shanghai metropolitan area, encompassing the city proper and its satellite cities, represents one of the most fascinating urban transformations of our time. As China's financial capital continues its explosive growth, it's increasingly integrat

The Greater Shanghai Megaregion: How China's Economic Powerhouse Is Redefining Urban Integration

[Article Content]Section 1: The Spatial Revolution• The "1+8" Metropolitan Circle: Shanghai's official sphere of influence• High-speed rail network achievements: 94% coverage within 90-minute radius• Comparative analysis with Tokyo and New Yo

"Beyond the Ring Roads: How Shanghai's Metropolitan Area is Redefining Urban Development"

The 1+6 Megacity Experiment When the Shanghai Municipal Government announced its "1+6" metropolitan area plan in 2023—connecting the core city with six surrounding municipalities—it marked the beginning of Asia's most ambitious urban integrati