China builds a massive urban area in Guangdong province connecting eleven cities with 87 million people

China is developing a massive urban area in Guangdong province by connecting eleven cities. This "hyper-megalopolis" now has a combined population of 87 million people. Billions are being invested in infrastructure, particularly high-speed rail networks, to integrate these cities. This development is creating a vast urban giant, transforming the region. The article highlights the economic pressures driving migration within this developing megalopolis, using the example of a financier who moved for affordable housing but continues to work in a more expensive city.