Research on Urbanization Issues in China

Author: Wang Dongmei
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Publish Date: 2005-11-10
Features: Urbanization is an inevitable trend in the development of human society. It holds significant importance in promoting China's economic development and social progress. Advancing the process of urbanization is not only the fundamental approach to transforming a dual economy into a single economy but also a strategic measure to address insufficient effective demand and promote sustained high-speed economic growth. At the same time, it plays a crucial role in narrowing the income gap between urban and rural areas, promoting coordinated regional development, upgrading the industrial structure, improving the quality of economic operation, protecting resources and the environment for sustainable development, achieving economic internationalization, and enhancing international competitiveness. Based on drawing on existing research in this field, this book employs a methodology that moves from theory to practice, from general to specific, and from the periphery to the core to conduct a systematic and comprehensive analysis of urbanization. First, it elaborates on fundamental issues such as the concept, measurement, and global status of urbanization, as well as the driving mechanisms of urbanization. Then, it focuses on key aspects such as the history and current state of urbanization in China, the models of urbanization in China, and institutional optimization and innovation during China's urbanization process. Finally, it offers a brief outlook on the prospects (trends) of urbanization in China.