The 100km Radius Revolution: How Shanghai's Metropolitan Area is Reshaping Eastern China

Section 1: The New Urban Archipelago• Official "1+8" metropolitan zone now covers 63,000 km²• 9 new intercity rail lines completed in 2024 (total reach: 4,700km)• Average commute time to Shanghai center: 48 minutes (down from 72 in 2020)•

The Delta Paradox: How Shanghai's Expansion is Reshaping Regional Identities

[Article Content] The Blurring Boundaries PhenomenonMorning rush hour at Hongqiao Transportation Hub reveals a telling pattern - of the 420,000 daily passengers, 38% are now intercity commuters from Suzhou, Jiaxing, and Kunshan, many holding dual r