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China's most spectacular metropolises: Do you know which cities have a population of over 20 million?
With the acceleration of urbanization, China has gradually become a country with many large cities. By 2023, China's five largest cities will be Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou. These cities are not only economic centers, but also cultural and technological hubs, attracting countless people to visit, work and live.
According to the latest report, Chongqing has a permanent population of 31.91 million, Shanghai has a permanent population of 24.87 million, Beijing has a population of 21.86 million, Chengdu lags behind slightly with 21.403 million, and Guangzhou has a population of 18.827 million. The population followed closely behind. These cities all demonstrate the spectacular picture of China's continued economic growth.
“Cities are constantly changing ecosystems that are not only places where people gather, but also places where cultural and technological progress originate.”
China's Megacities
According to statistics, there are currently 17 megacities in China with a permanent population of more than 10 million, including Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Xi'an, Suzhou, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Hangzhou, and Linyi. , Shijiazhuang, Dongguan, Qingdao and Changsha and other cities.
The formation of these megacities is closely related to China's urbanization process. With the rapid development of industrialization and economy, a large number of people flocked to cities in search of opportunities, further accelerating the expansion of cities. Chongqing, in particular, as a municipality directly under the Central Government of China, has a vast area and a permanent population of over 30 million, making it the largest city in China. This shows that China's urban development model is different from that of other parts of the world, and there are complex social and economic factors behind it.
City classification and its impact
According to China's administrative divisions, cities can be roughly divided into municipalities, prefecture-level cities and county-level cities. However, these classifications do not include the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. Prefectural-level cities often cover multiple counties and other areas, and are not limited to the urban core but include surrounding towns and villages.
The scope and definition of a city are quite complex. The concept of urban area (urban area) is used to distinguish the city center from the area outside its administrative boundaries. In China, the actual connotation of a city may far exceed its official boundaries, and the urban areas of many cities continue to expand due to line development. Thus, a city that appears to be confined in scope may actually encompass a large number of suburbs and a diverse range of wealth and population.
“We often equate the boundaries of a city with the power of its development, but in fact, the real boundaries of a city lie in the scope of its residents’ lives.”
The future of China's big cities
Looking ahead, as policies change and technology advances, the size and functions of China's large cities will gradually evolve, and more cross-city collaboration models will emerge. For example, the construction of transportation infrastructure between megacities will be further strengthened to enhance the flow of people and resources.
In addition, population influx will continue to change the structure and operation of cities, making the social and economic environment of cities increasingly diverse. Under this situation, the Chinese government also needs to pay attention to areas where urban development is lagging behind, strive to achieve balanced development, and reduce the unfair distribution of resources. This will ensure that every citizen can enjoy the benefits of urban development.
ConclusionChina's urbanization process is constantly advancing. Whether it is economic, technological or cultural development, it is shaping the future of cities. From Chongqing to Shanghai, from Beijing to Chengdu, the future development of these cities will not only have an impact on the country, but will also attract global attention. What new challenges and opportunities do you think will emerge in these megacities?
