Shanghai's Innovation Economy: How the City Became Asia's New Tech Powerhouse

Introduction: The New Shanghai MiracleOnce known primarily as China's financial capital, Shanghai has undergone a remarkable transformation into what analysts now call "the Silicon Valley of the East." This shift represents one of the most signific

Silicon Bund: How Shanghai Became the World's Most Unexpected Tech Powerhouse

The Unlikely Tech MetropolisShanghai's tech ascendancy defies conventional wisdom:- No.1 globally in AI patent filings (18,735 in 2024)- Home to 73 unicorns (up from 12 in 2018)- $28B in annual venture capital (2nd only to Silicon Valley)- 40% of C