Shanghai and Beyond: The Rise of the Yangtze River Delta Megaregion

Dawn of the Delta EraAs the first G7375 bullet train departs Shanghai Hongqiao Station at 6:00 AM, it carries not just commuters but the promise of an interconnected future. This 17-minute journey to Suzhou Industrial Park exemplifies the radical c

The Delta Dynamo: How Shanghai and Its Neighbors Are Creating the World's Most Advanced Megalopolis

The Delta by Numbers (2025)• Combined GDP: $4.3 trillion (surpassing Germany) • Population: 165 million across 26 cities • High-speed rail network: 6,800km connecting 89 stations • Cross-border commuters: 2.1 million daily Economic Inte