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
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

Topic |   China's population
Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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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
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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