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Core Insights - The report from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that China's population is stabilizing while the quality of population development is improving, with a continuing labor force dividend and overall stable employment [2] - Urbanization in China is on the rise, with urban population expected to reach 943.5 million by the end of 2024, marking a 3.11 percentage point increase in urbanization rate since the end of 2020 [2] - The eastern region of China accounts for 40.32% of the total population, reflecting a slight increase of 0.30 percentage points since 2020 [2] Urbanization Trends - Ten provinces are projected to see urbanization rates increase by over 1 percentage point by the end of 2024, with eight located in the central and western regions [3] - Population continues to flow from rural areas to urban centers, particularly in developed eastern coastal cities [3] - Guangdong province leads in population growth, with an increase of 740,000 residents, while Zhejiang follows with an increase of 430,000 [3] Economic Development in Cities - Hangzhou has capitalized on the growth of the internet industry, expanding into smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence, contributing to its population growth of 688,000 since the last census [4][5] - The digital economy in Hangzhou is significant, with a core industry value added of 630.5 billion yuan in 2024, representing a 7.1% year-on-year growth [5] - Hefei has also seen substantial population growth, reaching over 10 million residents, driven by industrial and urban development [5][6] Population Growth in Other Cities - Guiyang has experienced a notable population increase of 61,550 since the last census, with a growth rate of 10.3%, making it the fastest-growing city in terms of population [6] - The implementation of "strong provincial capital" and "strong talent" strategies has led to a consistent net population increase in Guiyang [6]