This paper reviews the urbanization process in China during the past decades and gives a prospect for the near future. It is shown, that in a remarkably short period, China increased its urban population to more than 50 percent of the entire population. This rapid urbanization was mainly driven by rural-urban migration in the course of the industrialization process and by the in situ urbanization, as a mainly government related factor. The paper afterwards identifies energy and resources, pollution and land consumption as the major areas where by urbanization caused challenges need to be tackled.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Overview urbanization in China
- Development and characteristics
- Prospect
- Impact on the environment
- Energy and resources
- Pollution
- Land consumption
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper analyzes the urbanization process in China, focusing on its rapid development over recent decades and its environmental impacts. The paper aims to explore the factors driving urbanization and discuss the challenges associated with China's rapid growth.
- The rapid urbanization process in China, driven by rural-urban migration and government policies.
- The environmental challenges of China's urbanization, including energy and resource consumption, pollution, and land use.
- The role of the hukou system and other government policies in shaping urbanization patterns.
- The impact of urbanization on economic development and living conditions in China.
- The importance of sustainable urbanization practices for addressing environmental challenges.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by providing an overview of the urbanization process in China, outlining its historical development and key characteristics. The discussion delves into the role of rural-urban migration, the hukou system, and government policies in shaping urbanization patterns. The chapter explores the significant impact of urbanization on the Chinese economy, highlighting the positive aspects of growth and development, as well as the challenges associated with environmental sustainability.
The following chapter focuses on the environmental impacts of China's urbanization. It examines key areas of concern, including energy and resource consumption, pollution, and land use. The paper analyzes the challenges posed by these environmental issues and discusses the potential solutions to address them.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key focus of this paper is the urbanization process in China. It explores themes such as rural-urban migration, the hukou system, environmental challenges, energy and resource consumption, pollution, and land use. These concepts are discussed in the context of China's rapid economic growth and development.
- Quote paper
- Thomas Schneider (Author), 2015, The Urbanization Process in China and its Impact on the Environment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/311140
