Brief Introduction
I.
Main Contents
Data in this chapter present the social and
economic development as well as the basic conditions of the scale, growth rate,
economic efficiency and overall level of urban construction of
(1) Distribution of cities in
(2) Main economic indicators of provincial
capitals and cities specially designated in the State plan;
(3) Indicators reflecting basic conditions
and overall level of urban public facilities.
Data on public facilities include urban
construction; supply of water, gas and heating; municipal infrastructure;
public transportation; urban greenery; and environmental, sanitation.
II.
Sources of Data
Data on distribution of cities in China and
major economic indicators of provincial capitals and cities specially
designated in the State plan are collected and prepared by the statistical
bureaus of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under
the Central Government and the Department of Urban Social and Economic Survey
of the NBS in accordance with the Statistical
Reporting Form System on the Basic Social and Economic Situation of the Cities
and Counties, which is stipulated by the NBS.
Data on basic conditions and overall level
of urban public facilities are collected, prepared and provided by the Ministry
of Housing and Urban-Rural Development in line with its Statistical Reporting Form System on Urban Construction.
Statistics of urban public transport are
provided by Transport Department who collected relevant report forms according
to Urban Construction Statistical Report
Forms System.
III.
Scope and Coverage of Statistics
Data on urban public facilities are provided
by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, which has
responsibility covering all cities. Statistically, the data cover all units
under the jurisdiction of cities which are engaged in urban planning and
management, investment, construction and operation of relevant facilities.