Introduction to
China Geo-Explorer
Spatial Data Center & China Data Center
University of Michigan
Explore China in Time and Space
• What are changes in the socioeconomic
environment of China?
• Where can I find the census data of China?
• Where can I find GIS maps of China?
• How can I make data comparable across space
and time?
• How can I make maps with my own data?
China Geo-Explorer
An Integration of Data and Analysis for Spatial Studies
Statistics
Data
Output
Charts
Tables
Reports
Census
GIS
Maps
What is China Geo-Explorer?
A web-based spatial data service
Unique and comprehensive information on
population and business of China
Comparable data (>6,000 variables) at
different levels (province, city, county,
township)
Easy access with many powerful functions
No GIS skills required
Difference between CGE and China Statistical Data Online
What is the primary difference from the China Statistical Data Online?
 CDO: numeric data (national & regional stats, industrial stats, statistical
datasheets)
 CGE: regional stats + spatial data (maps) + many unpublished data from
Census
What are new data in CGE?
 1995 industrial Census data with GIS Maps (prov, city, county, zip)
 2000/2010 population Census data with GIS Maps (prov, city, county, town)
 2000/2010 Population Census data by per sq km (GRID)
 2001 Basic Census data with GIS Maps (prov, city, county, zip)
 2005 Economic Census data with GIS Maps (prov, city, county, zip)
 More than 7 millions records of establishments with GIS Maps
 Geographic and environmental data
Features of China Geo-Explorer
 Rich and unique databases
 Flexible functions for data selection
 Multiple formats for data export
 Easy and time-saving reports, charts, and maps
 Unlimited data from limited data
 Integration of users’ data with the online database
 No GIS skills needed for spatial analysis and mapping
What Data Are Unique in CGE?
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China 2000/2010 Population Census Data with GIS Maps
China 2000/2010 Population Census Data with Comparable GIS Maps
China 2000/2010 Population GRID Data with Township Boundary Maps
China Historical County Population Census Data (1953, 1964, 1982, 1990, 2000)
China 1995 Industrial Census Data with GIS Maps
China 2001 Basic Unit Census Data with GIS Maps
China 2004 Economic Census Data with GIS Maps
China 2008 Economic Census Data with GIS Maps
China Firm Level Data with GIS Maps (more than 7 millions records)
China Province Statistical Indicators with Maps (1949-)
China City Statistical Indicators with Maps (1996-)
China County Statistical Indicators with Maps (1997-)
GIS maps of province, city, county, township, and ZIP code
Population & Eco Census Data
Geographical Levels:
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General Information
Nationalities
Age Structure
Household Structure
Education
Fertility
Deaths
Marriage
Migration
Housing Status
Industries and Occupations
One sq km Grid
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Farming, Forestry and Fishery
Mining and Quarrying
Manufacturing
Electric Power, Gas and Water
Construction
Transport, Storage and Post
Information, Computer and Software
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Hotel and Restaurants
Financial Intermediation
Real Estate, Leasing and Business
Services
Scientific Research and Tech Service
Water Conservancy & Public Facilities
Households and Other Services
Education, Health, Social Welfare
Culture, Sports and Entertainment
Public Management and Social Org.
Flexible Functions for Data Selection
• Select data by administrative units (province,
city, county and township)
• Select data by self-defined areas
• Select data by X&Y locations
• Select data with spatial tools from map
Easy and Time-saving Reports, Charts & Maps
• Reports (HTM, PDF, Excel, Word):
– Pre-defined
– Customized reports
• Charts:
– Dynamic links to tables and maps
• Maps
– Export to JPG or PDF files
– Export to GIS Shape files
Select Data by Region
Select by map
Select by administrative units
Self-defined Areas
Define the area from map
Selected area
Generated report/data
Select Data by Location & Ranges
Select points from map
Input:
- X&Y coordinates
- spatial ranges
Generated data/report by
location and ranges
Selection by Establishments
Standard Reports
Standard Reports
List of Standard reports
Customized Reports
List of variables
Customized Report
GIS Map Export
Select type
Menu
Select level
Select index
Select region
Export GIS map
Upload User’s Data
Upload data
Select level
Download code table
Upload table
Add data to table
Who Are Using CGE?
Asian Development Bank
Beloit College
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Columbia University
Concordia University
Duke University
Emory University
Gapminder Foundation
George Mason University
Harvard University
Japan Environ Sanitation Center
Johns Hopkins University
Kobe-University
Middlebury College
MIT
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
New York University
Northwestern University
Princeton University
Saint Louis University
Shanghai University of Fin & Eco
Stanford University
Syracuse University
Sun Yat-sen University
The Uni. of New South Wales
Tufts University
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
University of Auckland
University of Birmingham
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of New South Wales
University of Notre Dame
University of Nottingham Ningbo
University of Oslo
University of Ottawa
University of Oxford
University of Pennsylvania
University of Redlands
University of Rhode Island
University of Stavanger
University of Tennessee
University of Warwick
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool Uni.
Yale University
Publications with China Data Online
http://chinageoexplorer.org
To Apply for a Trial:
China Data Center
[email protected]
(734)647-9610