Shanghai remains China's most populous city despite small dip

Shanghai remained the country's most populous city last year, with a permanent population of 24.76 million despite a net decrease of nearly 135,400 people, according to the Shanghai Statistics Bureau.

It saw a decrease of 257,300 permanent residents who hail from outside the city, the largest such drop in recent years, according to the bureau.

However, Shanghai registered a slight increase in its permanent population in terms of household registrations, up by more than 120,000, thanks largely to its ability to attract skilled workers.