Characteristics of and reasons for the floating population in contemporary China.

Abstract

This is an analysis of the floating population in China, defined as "those people who travel beyond a certain limit, leave their registered permanent residence temporarily, and travel to and from their homes on an irregular basis. It includes temporary residents (including those who have temporary residency permits for six months or longer), those who travel to and fro on the same day, and those who change trains on the way." The author notes that the main concentration of these migrants is in the major cities.