China's Urbanization Reveals Stark Regional Disparities, Calling for Equitable Development
The article "Developing Sustainable Urbanization Index: Case of China" looks at how cities in China are growing in a way that helps both people and the environment. They studied different aspects like the economy, public services, nature, city differences, and how many people live in cities. The researchers found that while different city types have similar growth quality, regions in China have big differences in how well they are growing. The eastern part of China has better city growth than the central and western parts. Also, cities with higher levels of administration are doing better than those with lower levels. The study suggests that China's cities need to focus on sustainable development to benefit everyone.