Leo A. Orleans spent most of his career as a China Specialist at the Library of Congress. He was also involved in numerous China-related activities for the World Bank, National Defense University, National Research Council and the National Institute of Health.

‘Leo Orleans presents an imaginative resumé of the state of the statistics…the relevance to China’s future and that of her neighbors. ’Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol 1, Issue 9. ‘This slim volume holds a wealth of expert scholarly material…a highly instructive reference for students and professionals in the study of Chinese society and population.’ C. K. Yang, University of Pittsburgh.

• 1. The Population Record 2. Vital Statistics and Population Growth 3. Urban Population 4. Population Distribution and Migration 5. National Minorities 6. Implications and Consequences.