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Summary
China's economic reforms have spurred massive rural-to-urban labor migration, with millions settling permanently. This study analyzes migration's scale, characteristics, drivers, and economic impacts.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Demography
Background:
- China's economic reforms have led to significant rural-to-urban labor migration.
- Millions of individuals migrate annually, with a substantial portion settling in urban areas permanently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey available data on rural-to-urban migration in China.
- To analyze the volume, spatial, and temporal dimensions of this migration.
- To examine migrant laborer characteristics, migration determinants, and economic impacts.
Main Methods:
- Review of population and labor surveys.
- Analysis of migration data covering volume, spatial, and temporal aspects.
- Examination of migrant characteristics and determinants.
Main Results:
- Significant annual labor flow from rural to urban areas.
- Millions of permanent urban settlers identified.
- Data covers migration scale, migrant profiles, and economic effects.
Conclusions:
- Rural-to-urban migration is a major consequence of China's economic reforms.
- Understanding migration dynamics is crucial for China's rural and urban economies.
- Further research on migrant integration and long-term impacts is warranted.