Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rapid urbanization in China, highlighting the increase in urban population and the urbanization rate across various provinces, with a focus on the implications for economic development and potential investment opportunities in urban areas [1][2][3]. Urbanization Rate by Province - As of the end of 2024, 10 provinces have urbanization rates exceeding 70%, with Shanghai, Beijing, and Tianjin surpassing 85% [2]. - Shanghai's urbanization rate reached 89.46% by the end of 2023, maintaining the highest rate among provinces [2]. - Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang have urbanization rates above 75%, with Guangdong at 75.91% and a total urban population of 97.01 million [2][4]. Growth in Urbanization Rates - In 2024, 10 provinces saw an increase in urbanization rates by over 1 percentage point, with 8 located in the central and western regions [4]. - Shanxi's urbanization rate increased by 1.35 percentage points to 66.32%, while Gansu's rate rose by 1.34 percentage points to 56.83% [4]. - The total urban population in six provinces exceeded 50 million, with Guangdong leading at 97.01 million, significantly higher than the second-largest province [4]. Focus on Rural Population and Urbanization Potential - The government has identified regions with high rural populations as key areas for urbanization potential, as outlined in the recent action plan [5]. - The plan emphasizes coordinated development of new industrialization and urbanization, particularly in regions with low urbanization rates but large populations [5]. Migration Trends and Economic Development - Population migration continues towards southeastern coastal areas, but central and western regions are experiencing industrialization and urbanization growth [5]. - Major cities in the central and western regions, such as Wuhan, Chengdu, and Xi'an, are attracting talent and population due to the rapid development of modern industries [5]. Case Study: Anhui Province - Anhui's workforce increased by 29.8% over five years, the highest in the country, indicating strong economic growth [6]. - The city of Hefei saw a population increase of 149,000 in 2024, with a significant portion of this growth coming from migration [6].
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