This document summarizes and compares the urban planning systems of the United States and China. It notes that in the US, the federal government has an indirect role in land use planning, while states have more power. Citizens can participate in meetings. In China, the central government plays a critical role in planning and regulating, while citizen participation is not allowed. It also discusses the history and development of urban planning in both countries, and provides examples of different types of residential housing in each country.