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China and the Chinese. The United States versus China. Borders 2 countries Neither nuclear-armed Open oceans 72% white 39% aged 25-54 16% 65 or older Population growth 0.8%. Borders 14 countries 5 are nuclear -armed First island chain 92% Han Chinese 49% aged 25-54 11% 65 or older
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The United States versus China • Borders 2 countries • Neither nuclear-armed • Open oceans • 72% white • 39% aged 25-54 • 16% 65 or older • Population growth 0.8% • Borders 14 countries • 5 are nuclear-armed • First island chain • 92% Han Chinese • 49% aged 25-54 • 11% 65 or older • Population growth 0.4%
U.S. versus China: Economy • GDP per capita 7th highest in the world • Below 6 small countries • GDP per capita below world average • Below Brazil and Mexico
The Most Populous Provinces • Guangdong Province: 113 million • would rank 12th in the world, below Mexico (126 million) • Shandong Province: 100 million • would rank 14th in the world, below the Philippines (106 million) • Henan Province: 96 million • would rank 16th in the world (below Vietnam)
Urbanization • China’s urban population exceeded the number of rural dwellers for the first time in history by 2011 • 3/5 of Chinese now live in cities
“floating population” • 221 million • 160 million rural migrant workers
Environmental Problems • large population • economic expansion • limited natural resources • tension between maximizing economic growth and protecting environment • sustainable development • human health