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|January 1, 1989

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China

Keywords:

Antinatalist Policy Asia China Demographic Factors Developing Countries Eastern Asia Economic Factors Family Planning Family Planning Programs Geographic Factors Historical Survey Human Resources Migration Migration, Internal Occupations One Child Policy Policy Population Population Characteristics Population Dynamics Population Policy Rural Population Social Policy Spatial Distribution Urban Population

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Area of Science:

Demography
Population Geography
Sociology

Background:

Analysis of China's population trends using 1982 census data.
Examines historical population development and current distribution patterns.
Highlights high population density in eastern China.

Purpose of the Study:

Analyze present population distribution and trends in China.
Investigate the relationship between urban and rural populations.
Discuss the impact of family planning policies on population growth.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 1982 census data.
Examination of population distribution and density.
Review of migration patterns from agriculture to other sectors.
Discussion of municipal classification of settlements.

Main Results:

Population density is highest in eastern China.
Significant migration from agriculture to other economic sectors.
Implementation of "one-child" policy and family planning measures since 1978.
Exploration of urban-rural population dynamics.

Conclusions:

China's population distribution is geographically concentrated.
Economic shifts are driving internal migration.
Family planning policies aim to control population increase.
Urban-rural population dynamics are a key geographical consideration.