Shanghai Sets Population Limit Because Of 'Big City Disease'

Newsy Tuesday, 26 December 2017 ()
Shanghai Sets Population Limit Because Of 'Big City Disease'Watch VideoThe Chinese city of Shanghai is going to limit its population to 25 million people by the year 2035.

Reuters reports the city is trying to manage its so-called big city disease, which is when a city's population gets too big for its urban resources. 

China's State Council approved the population limit as part...
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News video: Shanghai Unveils Solution For 'Big City Disease'

Shanghai Unveils Solution For 'Big City Disease' 00:40

 The city of Shanghai has put in place plans to limit so-called "big city disease" by limiting its population to 25 million people by 2035. According to NBC News, the State Council said on its website late on Monday the goal to control the size of the city was part of Shanghai's masterplan for...