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The Greater Shanghai Blueprint: How China's Economic Capital Redefines Regional Integration

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"Yangtze Delta 2.0: How Shanghai and Neighboring Cities Are Creating the World's Most Advanced Urban Network"

Section 1: The Connectivity Revolution• Transportation Networks: - World's densest intercity rail system (87% coverage within 1-hour commute circle) - Smart border checkpoints reducing cross-city travel time by 62% - Integrated port alliance h

"Silicon Delta: The Emergence of Shanghai's Innovation Corridor"

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