OVERVIEW OF CHINESE POPULATION

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• Most populated country in the world
• 1.2 million people
• Has led to many environmental problems
• 2nd largest economy in the world

CAUSES OF OVERPOPULATION IN CHINA

• After World war 2, Mao encouraged families to have Children
• Population was thought to be strength and will bring more money.

EFFECTS OF OVERPOPULATION

• Pressure on limited resources
• Deforestation
• Lack of fresh water
• More mining of mineral resources

ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

• Air and water quality is low.
• Deforestation is high
• Fertilizer contains high level of metal.
• Carbon emission is very high

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

• Income inequality
• Crowded city.
• High poverty rate
• Social marginalization

MITIGATION MEASURES

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• One-child policy
• Education and empowerment
• Economic empowerment.w
• Urbanization of rural areas.

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