China and overpopulation are two words that have become synonymous over the years. Overpopulation in China has become a global issue as China is the most populous country in the world and its contribution to the international community is extremely significant. However it doest necessarily mean that a country with a high population is an overpopulated country. To clarify the meaning of overpopulation, here is a little description. Overpopulation in a country occurs when the number of people in an area is far greater than the country available resources (China Studies). The People Republic of China has had this problem for many years and still the government has come up with an effective solution. The Chinese government has to quickly alter its old population controlling policies because it is disturbing the country social and economic life, and if it continues, China could face a huge crisis in the future.