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Section 1: Redrawing the Economic MapThe "1+8" Metropolitan Area:- Official designation since 2023 covering 34,000 km²- Includes Shanghai plus 8 cities in Jiangsu/Zhejiang- Accounts for 18% of China's total GDP (2025 estimate)- Shared economic pla

"Shanghai Nexus: How China's Financial Capital is Redefining Regional Synergy"

Section 1: The Infrastructure Web1. Transportation Network Expansion:│ Project │ Completion │ Investment │ Impact │├───────────────┼─────────────┼──────────