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How Big Can China’s Cities Get?

How Big Can China’s Cities Get?

by | Aug 31, 2016 | Opinion

By any measure, Shanghai is one of the world’s biggest cities. It’s home to more than 24 million people. Its subway system is the longest ever built, extending to its rural limits. Crowds are so thick that burly “shovers” get paid to help pack...