History of Industrialization-based Urbanization at Initial Stage and Model Choices for Modern Urbanization in China

The industrialization and urbanization are the inevitable course for a country to accomplish its modernization. During the initial new China establishment period, the strategy of heavy industry priority made the transition from the old conception to the new. It also established the new bases for the future development of cities in China. However, modern development for urbanization in China should get rid of the old model. With the characteristics of large regional difference in China, we should adhere to the policy of multi-model urbanization, in which country urbanization, quality-oriented urbanization and integrated regional development all lump together for a harmonious and sustainable development.