It also shows the employment rate of young people is declining. The Contemporary China Youth Population Development Studies Report was released last November by the China Teenagers Research Center and China’s Population Development Studies Center at Renmin University. The report shows that, although urban birthrates are declining, the percentage of young Chinese living in cities and towns is rising faster than that of the rest of the population. This is a result of migration from the countryside to the cities. Lu Yilin, Dean of the Department of Youth Work at Beijing Youth Politics College says the cities can draw on fresh blood for future growth; the youth have a better chance to develop themselves and be in touch with new ideas. However there are also hidden difficulties. According to Lu, the urban youth who don’t have a registered permanent residence might find it hard to ensure they are treated as equals alongside those who have The high percentage of young migrants benefits the mutual interaction and communication of different regions, according to Xia Xueluan, a society expert at Beijing University. However, it can cause cultural clashes or conflicts in lifestyles. According to the report, the employment rate among people above the age of 16 is 69.7 percent, 4.4 percentage points lower than in 2000. Although the employment rate for both men and women has declined, the employment rate for women has declined by a larger margin. "Due to gender discrimination, women tend to stay in education and get higher degrees, including masters," says Hou Jiawei, a member of the research team. About 8.86 million people aged 16～29 belong to the NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) group. Experts say the NEET group can’t be simply defined as those who "feed off the parents". Xia points out that in most cases people in the NEET group are undergoing a transitional stage in their lives, during which it’s fine for them to seek help. Their longer or ultimate aim is always to find a job or study abroad.The percentage of young people living in cities is increasing because ______. A．the urban birthrates are risingB．the urban death rates are decliningC．more aged people are migrating from the cities to the countrysideD．more young people are moving from the countryside to the cities

Young people are moving to cities at a faster rate than the rest of the population, according to a new Survey. It also shows the employment rate of young people is declining. The Contemporary China Youth Population Development Studies Report was released last November by the China Teenagers Research Center and China’s Population Development Studies Center at Renmin University. The report shows that, although urban birthrates are declining, the percentage of young Chinese living in cities and towns is rising faster than that of the rest of the population. This is a result of migration from the countryside to the cities. Lu Yilin, Dean of the Department of Youth Work at Beijing Youth Politics College says the cities can draw on fresh blood for future growth; the youth have a better chance to develop themselves and be in touch with new ideas. However there are also hidden difficulties. According to Lu, the urban youth who don’t have a registered permanent residence might find it hard to ensure they are treated as equals alongside those who have The high percentage of young migrants benefits the mutual interaction and communication of different regions, according to Xia Xueluan, a society expert at Beijing University. However, it can cause cultural clashes or conflicts in lifestyles. According to the report, the employment rate among people above the age of 16 is 69.7 percent, 4.4 percentage points lower than in 2000. Although the employment rate for both men and women has declined, the employment rate for women has declined by a larger margin. "Due to gender discrimination, women tend to stay in education and get higher degrees, including masters," says Hou Jiawei, a member of the research team. About 8.86 million people aged 16～29 belong to the NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) group. Experts say the NEET group can’t be simply defined as those who "feed off the parents". Xia points out that in most cases people in the NEET group are undergoing a transitional stage in their lives, during which it’s fine for them to seek help. Their longer or ultimate aim is always to find a job or study abroad.The percentage of young people living in cities is increasing because ______. A．the urban birthrates are risingB．the urban death rates are decliningC．more aged people are migrating from the cities to the countrysideD．more young people are moving from the countryside to the cities