Shanghai Metropolitan Expansion: How China's Global City is Redefining Regional Development

Section 1: The Expanding Metropolis- Shanghai's administrative area: 6,341 km² - Permanent population: 28.5 million (2025)- Economic output: ¥5.8 trillion (2024)- Key satellite cities: Suzhou, Kunshan, Jiaxing, NantongSection 2: Transportation Re