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15 Largest Cities in China, Ranked by Population

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China is one of the most populous countries in the world, surpassed only by India .

By the end of 2023 , China boasted a population of about 1.4 billion people.

China 's major cities are known unique mixes of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology.

Shanghai is China 's most populous city, situated on the East China Sea at the mouth of the Yangtze River .

We created this article in conjunction with AI technology, then made sure it was fact-checked and edited by a HowStuffWorks editor. Original article: 15 Largest Cities in China , Ranked by Population Copyright 2025 HowStuffWorks, a division of InfoSpace Holdings , LLC , a System1 Company.

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