Chapter One The Long Process of Urbanization Prosperity and Civilization in Ancient Chinese Cities The Rise of Modern Industrial and Commercial Cities The Tortuous Path of the PRC's Urbanization Drive Acceleration of the Urbanization Process in Post—reform China Prospects of China's Urbanization Chapter Two Builders of Modernized Cities Sweat and Contribution Bewilderment and Growth Change and Vision Chapter Three Changes in the Hukou System Barriers That Need to Be Broken Through No Return Strengthening of Top—level Design Chapter Four Urbanization of Farmers Surging Tides of Migrant Workers The Dream of Settling Down in the City Improving the Quality of Life for Migrant Workers Chapter Five Distribution of Proceeds from Value—added Land Termination of the “Land for Development” Model Land Empowerment—Seeking a Breakthrough in the Exploration Process Comprehensive Land Management—from Regionalized to Centralized Approach Distribution of the Proceeds of Value—added Land—Sharing the Benefits of Prosperity Through Competition Land Reform and Urbanization Chapter Six Leaving Home for Jobs Close to Home The High Cost of Home Leaving Recurrence of Leaving Home for Jobs Close to Home Local Urbanization Chapter Seven Integration of Urban and Rural Development Let Farming Become a Decent Career Choice Let the Farmers' Property Increase in Value Equal Pay for Equal Work Realize People—oriented Urbanization
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The streets were all paved with stones and bricks on each side, filled with small gravel in the intermediate part, and provided with arched drains for carrying off rainwater that fell so that they remained dry all the time.Because of that, people could travel to every part of the city without soiling their feet.The city had ten grand bazaars and numerous small street fairs.There were three market days every week, often visited by up t050,000 people.A variety of fruits, vegetables, game, and seafood was available.The bazaars were surrounded with small shops and merchants dealing in spices, trinkets, jewelry and whatnot.The city also had 3,000 bathing units of various sizes, some of which were large enough to accommodate a hundred people at the same time.There were even residential streets designed specifically for prostitutes.People not only used gold and silver in trading, but also banknotes printed by the court, which were very convenient for carrying.Residents in the city carried a quiet demeanor, showed respect to women, and dealt with one another fairly and honestly in business, and neighbors treated one another like members of the same family
