Some academics believe Shanghai’s population has already passed the 25 million mark – with the real figure closer to 30 million. Photo: Xinhua
Some academics believe Shanghai’s population has already passed the 25 million mark – with the real figure closer to 30 million. Photo: Xinhua
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Shanghai caps population at 25 million by 2035 but experts doubt plan will work

Demographers say aggressive target is not feasible or wise

Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 11:21pm, 27 Dec, 2017

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Some academics believe Shanghai’s population has already passed the 25 million mark – with the real figure closer to 30 million. Photo: Xinhua
Some academics believe Shanghai’s population has already passed the 25 million mark – with the real figure closer to 30 million. Photo: Xinhua
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