EDC case study migration China - H Flashcards
What is China’s net migration rate
-0.1
What is a migrant rate
it shows you how many migrants there are per 1,000 people
Why may there be reliability issues with China’s data
- it has no unified or centralised reporting system
- data is gathered at a local level and then passed up to the government
- however individuals can benefit if statistics confirm expectations of the political party
What is the population of China
over 1.41 billion people
Where do most immigrant come from (to China)
come from neighbouring countries and Asian countries (intra-regional)
How many immigrants moved from Vietnam to China
303,000
How many immigrants moved from the Dem. Republic of Korea
145,000
What happened in 2000 to migration in China
China’s economic development flourished with international migration into and out of the country increasing
What happened to China in 2001
it entered the world trade organisation - this boosted its export led manufacturing and demand from labour
When were strict family policies put in place in China
from the 1980s onwards - this lowered birth rates so more migrants were needed to be part of the workforce
Where do most Chinese migrants move
the US (2,814,000 people)
Then North America and Europe
What percentage of Chinese citizens had passports in 2010 vs 2019
2010 : 2% of population
2019 : 15% of population
What was a main reason for emigration in the 1980s
moving for work and family reunification
What happened in 2016 with Chinese immigrants entering Europe
more students were entering than those moving for work or family reunification
How many Chinese higher education students went abroad in 2019
more than 700,000
China has a strong link to which African country
Angola
How is trade between China and Africa done
by sending ships
How much has trade between China and Africa increased over the last decade
increased tenfold (x10)
Last year how much was the trade between China and Africa valued at
$100 billion
Why did china choose to trade with Angola
They have very large oil reserves in Angola - they ship millions of barrels of oil everyday and are China’s largest supplier of oil
Why does China send its companies and workers to Angola
It is Chinas largest oil supplier so there is a good relationship formed
What does China send in return for oil
construction workers to build high rise buildings and railways
How much cement is used to build a high rise building
44,000 tonnes of cement
Why do Chinese workers go to Angola
there is higher pay here - double pay that what they would in China for construction
In return for oil what does China provide for Angola
finance which can be spent on infrastructure projects etc
What is a problem with China building for them
There are very few Angolans working there so they don’t gain skills or money and most of the money earn yet from building is sent to China
What is happening as China has a significant economic rise
Global power is shifting as they have more influence on the global economy
What is China doing to increase migration into the country
opening its borders, to attract young African wanting better job opportunities
What happens to the west as China gains more influence
they lose influence on the economy
Where is there a hub for Africans in China
Ghangzou - a hub for African immigrants
“Nigeria town” is where many Africans move to also
What has happened to Europe and China’s migration policies
Europe has more restrictions policies, whereas China has fewer restrictions on policies
What issues may there be for Europe as it has stricter restrictions on migration policies
- ageing population
- limited economic growth and innovation
- less labour market felxibility
What is a benefit of having African Migrants
they have skills in diverse fields providing innovation where they go
What has China done to encourage more migrants to move
They have made accessing visas easier os they get more Africans willing to migrate and work due to a straightforward process.
What are the economic benefits of free movement
- increased productivity
- lower prices - due to competition of migrants
- enhanced innovation
How much money is sent to Nigeria from China by traders daily
around $20 to $30 million daily
What do Africans do if they find it difficult to emigrate but want higher wages
they send goods to Nigeria as it is more profitable than sending money
What are common misconceptions to do with migration
that they steal jobs, take more than they give, are overwhelmed with poor people and threaten our way of life
