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Abstract
This study examines population growth—both natural and that due to migration—in Chinese cities over the past 35 years and analyzes the interaction of population growth and socioeconomic development in urban centers, particularly the problem of employment. China has a unique demographic history, although some aspects of its demography conform to the world pattern. The general and unique aspects of Chinese urban population dynamics are distinguished where appropriate. The pattern of natural increase of Chinese cities is characterized by two periods of highs. The major migratory movements were set in motion by actions of the government. Over the decades, the characteristics and structure of the city population have changed. One change has been the faster growth of the working-age population as compared with the dependent groups. This growth has resulted in increased demand for new jobs, aggravating the employment problem.