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The 1+8 City Cluster Phenomenon Shanghai's sphere of influence now formally encompasses eight major cities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces through the Yangtze River Delta Integration Plan. Key indicators show:- Economic output: $4.2 trill