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The Rise of the Shanghai Metropolitan CircleRegional Overview (2025):- Population: 82 million across 9 major cities- GDP: ¥18.7 trillion (comparable to Germany's economy)- 78% of China's semiconductor production- 62% of national AI patent applicat

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