By 1750 the UK is is experiencing steady emigration to the colonies so that population growth is low. France is still expanding but the rate is about to slow with the advent of war. Germany, also, is experiencing emigration leading to slow growth. Russia is expanding her territory so that , although agrarian reforms are slow to implement, population growth is sustained. China is reaping the benefit of improved food production and relative peace. Chinas growth had previously remained flat due to natural disasters, famines, epidemics and wars culling the population.