The characteristics and history of urbanization in China in the past 30 years are outlined and their distinguishing features pointed out. Explanations are offered for the irregular progress urbanization by reference to employment structure
and the level of economic development. Assuming an annual rate of increase fof 3.67 %, urban population is predicted to be 33.7 % of national total by 2000 A.D. The present concentration of growth efforts in the urbanised East is seen to be justified. (TNC).