The same: the development of commodity economy; The emergence of new technologies (such as printing technology in Ming and Qing dynasties, electrification in the Republic of China, large buildings, etc.). ); The change of social hierarchy leads to the emergence of new social relations; The change of urban function weakens political function and strengthens economic and cultural function; Urban cultural development, etc.

Different: during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, the structure and appearance of the city changed a lot, such as the demolition of the city wall, the re-planning of the city and the emergence of many new buildings; Cities provide more public space for ordinary people.

Reason: The development of cities in Ming and Qing Dynasties was the result of the development of ancient cities in China, while the development of cities in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China was mainly changed under the impact of western civilization.