"The Golden Circle: How Shanghai and Its Satellite Cities Are Redefining Urban China" Section 1: The Rise of the Shanghai MegaregionThe Yangtze River Delta region centered on Shanghai represents:- 4% of China's land area producing 24% of its GDP- A population of 165 million across 26 cities- The world's largest cluster of smart city
The Yangtze Renaissance: How Shanghai and Its Satellite Cities Are Redefining Urban China The morning high-speed train from Hangzhou pulls into Shanghai Hongqiao Station, carrying not just commuters but the pulsating lifeblood of what has become the world's most populous metropolitan area. This is the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region -