China The largest migration in history

The video discusses the largest internal migration in human history, where nearly 160 million people moved from rural areas to cities in China. This migration was driven by economic opportunities as rural incomes were significantly lower than urban ones. The video highlights the personal and environmental costs of this migration, such as family separation and pollution. It also examines the wealth gap between rural and urban areas and the rapid urbanization of cities like Shenzhen. As manufacturing costs rise on the coast, economic activities are shifting inland, creating more jobs and wealth distribution in rural areas.

What was a major reason for the internal migration in China starting in 1978?

• The introduction of new educational policies

• The opening of factories in coastal towns

• The decline in urban job opportunities

• The discovery of new agricultural techniques

Between 1990 and 1995, how many workers migrated out of their home province in China?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 32 million

• 20 million

What percentage of China's economic growth between 2001 and 2010 was attributed to migration?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

Which city is highlighted as an example of rapid urban growth in China?

• Shenzhen

• Guangzhou

• Shanghai

• Beijing

What economic change is occurring as the cost of labor and land rises near the coast?

• Urban areas are becoming less populated

• Rural areas are experiencing a decline in jobs

• More factories are being built on the coast

• Manufacturing is moving inland