Data in this chapter show the social and economic development as well as the scale, growth rate, economic efficiency, overall level and other basic conditions of China 's cities. The main content is composed of the following 5 parts:

(1) Distribution of cities in China ;

(2) Main indicators on the social and economic development of open coastal cities and cities in special economic zones;

(3) Main economic indicators of provincial capitals and important cities separately listed in the national plan;

(4) Main indicators on the social and economic development of cities at and above prefecture level

(5) Indicators on urban residential buildings and public facilities.

Data on distribution of cities in China and major economic indicators of provincial capitals and important cities separately listed in the national plan are collected and prepared by the statistical bureaus of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government and urban socio-economic survey organizations of these bureaus in accordance with the Statistical Reporting System on the Basic Social and Economic Situation of the Cities and Counties , which is stipulated by the NBS.

Data on surface areas, buildings and public facilities of cities in the General Survey of Cities are collected, prepared and provided by the Ministry of Construction in line with its Statistical Reporting System of Construction in Cities and Counties and Statistical Reporting System on Real Estate Development .