There are now over 160 cities in China with a population of over 1 million , according to China Today . In 2011 China counted over 690 million urban dwellers -- 51.27 % of its 1.347 billion people . For the first time , China 's urban population now outnumbers the rural population . Comment: Many experts worry about the enormous pressure on cities ' finances and infrastructure .
In 2011 China counted over 690 million urban dwellers -- 51.27 % of its 1.347 billion people . For the first time , China 's urban population now outnumbers the rural population . Comment: Many experts worry about the enormous pressure on cities ' finances and infrastructure .