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Urbanisation of
China
- GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF CITIES
THROUGHOUT CHINA
- Small coastal cities have
quickly grown due to China's
rapid urbanisation
- Shenzun is a classic example, in 1978, the
city had only a population of a few thousand
people but in 2010, its population was 12
million people and is predicted to hit 15
million at 2020
- Shenzun is a classic example, in 1978, the
city had only a population of a few thousand
people but in 2010, its population was 12
million people and is predicted to hit 15
million at 2020
- Small coastal cities have
quickly grown due to China's
rapid urbanisation
- THE REASONS FOR MOVEMENT
- The main reason so many rural citizens have migrated
to urban cities is for the MONEY
- In 1978, the rural incomes were
less than 40% of the urban
incomes
- Machines were taking a lot of rural jobs
and industrial factories provided work for
citizens in urban communities with the
same amount of pay in 1 month for 1
year on rice crops
- In 1978, the rural incomes were
less than 40% of the urban
incomes
- Climate in rural areas is also unpredictable
and harsh weather drove some people out of
rural areas
- The main reason so many rural citizens have migrated
to urban cities is for the MONEY
- MIGRATION STATISTICS
OF RURAL TO URBAN
- Since 1978, China has
experienced the LARGEST internal
migration in human history
- 12% of Chinas current population
(160 million citizens) have left rural
areas and migrated to urban cities
(since 1978)
- This number is predicted to
double by 2030
- This number is predicted to
double by 2030
- 12% of Chinas current population
(160 million citizens) have left rural
areas and migrated to urban cities
(since 1978)
- Since 1978, China has
experienced the LARGEST internal
migration in human history
- RAPID URBANISATION
- POSITIVES
- This rural-to-urban migration has significantly
boosted China's economy
- It has increased consumption because of
the large amount of people using public
services (restaurants, markets, etc)
- During the time period of 2001-2010,
China's migration has contributed to
nearly 20% of China's economic growth
- It has increased consumption because of
the large amount of people using public
services (restaurants, markets, etc)
- This rural-to-urban migration has significantly
boosted China's economy
- NEGATIVES
- This rapid urbanisation has come at a
personal cost, many young people have left
their families behind and social issues have
caused a rise in depression
- The main migrants from rural to urban
communities are young adults who
have no future in growing crops and
have decided to move to urban cities,
this has also become a problem as the
only people left growing the crops are
the elderly
- The main migrants from rural to urban
communities are young adults who
have no future in growing crops and
have decided to move to urban cities,
this has also become a problem as the
only people left growing the crops are
the elderly
- This rapid urbanisation has
harmed the environment, with
air pollution resulting from the
industrialization
- If this rapid urbanisation
continues, there may not be
enough jobs and construction
may not be able to keep up. This
could result in urban slums
- This rapid urbanisation has come at a
personal cost, many young people have left
their families behind and social issues have
caused a rise in depression
- POSITIVES
- BY ALYCE MILES
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