Shanghai & the Yangtze River Delta: Blueprint for 21st-Century Urban Synergy Article Content The Anatomy of Regional Integration At 7:00 AM sharp, a magnetic levitation train departs Shanghai Hongqiao Station, covering 131 km to Hangzhou East in 45 minutes. This is the new normal in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), where 27
Shanghai and Its Surrounding Areas: A Comprehensive Overview of the Economic and Cultural Hubs Shanghai, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient," stands as a beacon of modernity and economic prowess in China. As the largest city in the country, Shanghai is a global financial hub, a center for trade, and a melting pot of cultures. Its