Does having a residence permit in Nanjing count as a Nanjing resident?

Residence permit is not a permanent residence. The residence permit is only a proof that you live in the jurisdiction of this place; The permanent residence is where the residents live here, and a household registration book is issued. Residence permit is an attempt made by some developed cities in China to learn from the "green card" system of developed countries, which has accumulated experience for China to formulate skilled migration measures and eventually form the national "green card" system of China.