Population Facts About China
The current population of China is over 1.3 billion; however, the National Population and Family Planning Commission is working to keep it below 1.37 billion in 2010. When the People's Republic was founded in 1949, the population was only 450 million. [1]
It is no coincidence that China produces and consumes more steel, cement and coal than any other in the world. Over 2,000 residential buildings of 15 or more stories are currently under construction. In fact, a number of residential blocks are being constructed to accommodate the population of 12 million residents and an estimated 3 million migrant workers in Beijing.[2]
[1] O’Donovan, Leo. (February 2006). “The Building Boom in Beijing.” National Catholic Reporter.
[2] Ibid.
It is no coincidence that China produces and consumes more steel, cement and coal than any other in the world. Over 2,000 residential buildings of 15 or more stories are currently under construction. In fact, a number of residential blocks are being constructed to accommodate the population of 12 million residents and an estimated 3 million migrant workers in Beijing.[2]
[1] O’Donovan, Leo. (February 2006). “The Building Boom in Beijing.” National Catholic Reporter.
[2] Ibid.
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posted by Maria Teresa de la Cruz at 5:21 PM
1 Comments:
According to the China Population Information and Research Center, the number is expected to rise to 1.6 billion by 2040. That is an incredibly large number of people. China is no doubt on a fast track of growth, but I don't think that they can keep up with the needs of it's population. The economy is going to slow down.
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