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Infrastructure Connectivity1. Transportation Networks- Completion of 30-minute high-speed rail circle- Cross-provincial metro line extensions (Line 11 to Kunshan)- Smart highway systems with vehicle-to-infrastructure communication2. Logistics Hubs-

Beyond the Bund: Exploring Shanghai's Metropolitan Expansion and Regional Integration

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