Core Insights - Nanjing Metropolitan Area is the first approved national-level metropolitan area in China, encompassing Nanjing and several surrounding cities in Jiangsu and Anhui provinces [1] - The area has established a three-tier operational mechanism for decision-making, coordination, and execution since 2013, with regular meetings and specialized committees focusing on public services [1] - The metropolitan area has developed extensive transportation infrastructure, including nearly 3,000 kilometers of railway, with over half being high-speed rail, and a significant public transportation network [1] Transportation Development - The Nanjing Metropolitan Area has a railway operating mileage of nearly 3,000 kilometers, which is 2.7 times the national average density, with approximately 1,700 kilometers being high-speed rail [1] - There are nearly 600 kilometers of suburban rail transit, and a new rail line from Nanjing to Ma'anshan is expected to open next year [1] - More than 60 bus routes connect cities within the metropolitan area, achieving a 92% bus coverage rate between Nanjing and neighboring counties [1] Healthcare and Emergency Services - A metropolitan appointment registration platform has been established, allowing citizens to book appointments at 110 hospitals, with over 3,700 appointments made [2] - A framework agreement for emergency medical cooperation was signed with Ma'anshan, resulting in 11 cross-province emergency responses with an average response time of under 15 minutes [2] Employment and Social Services - The Nanjing Metropolitan Area launched an online public employment and entrepreneurship service platform, which has evolved into a regional recruitment zone with over 200,000 visits [2] - The area has achieved seamless transfer of employee pension insurance and unemployment insurance between Jiangsu and Anhui provinces [2] Social Governance and Cultural Integration - New police stations have been established to enhance social governance, integrating various law enforcement and judicial resources [3] - The metropolitan area is promoting cultural and tourism integration by creating online travel services and hosting various cultural events and sports competitions [3] - Future plans include developing the "14th Five-Year Plan" to enhance the metropolitan area's role as a model for coordinated urban development and high-quality living [3]