Shanghai and Its Periphery: A Dynamic Region of Growth and Integration Shanghai, the vibrant metropolis on the eastern coast of China, has long been a symbol of the country's rapid economic development and modernization. However, the story of Shanghai's success is not confined to the city limits alone. The surrounding
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