China's rural areas: building a moderately prosperous society

The prosperity of China’s people has advanced very much in recent decades. However, in many respects China is still a developing country, and this is especially true of rural areas where economic progress has not been as marked as in urban areas and where many people still live in relative poverty....

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Corporate Author: Zhong guo fa zhan yan jiu ji jin hui (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2019
Edition:1. issued in paperback
Series:Routledge studies on the Chinese economy 64
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:The prosperity of China’s people has advanced very much in recent decades. However, in many respects China is still a developing country, and this is especially true of rural areas where economic progress has not been as marked as in urban areas and where many people still live in relative poverty. The Chinese government recognizes that more hard work is needed in order to improve prosperity in the countryside. This book provides a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the situation in China’s rural areas, assesses the effectiveness or otherwise of current policies, and puts forward proposals for further development. Subjects covered include the changing population profile of rural areas, land ownership, agricultural improvements, and local self-government
Item Description:Introduction1. The epic task of "building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way" in rural parts of China2. Changes in the geographic distribution of China's rural population and in the allocation of its labor resources3. Furthering reform of China's land system and granting greater property rights to rural residents4. Achieving a balance in the supply and demand for grain in China and ensuring food safety in terms of the quality of food5. Changing the operating systems that apply to Chinese agriculture and speeding up agricultural modernization6. Increasing the income of farmers and ensuring fair distribution of income7. Improving China's social security systems for providing public services8. Promoting innovative ways to involve rural communities in self-governance9. Strengthening controls over resources and environmental protection, building an "ecological civilization" in the countryside10. Clarifying the responsibilities and accountabilities of governments andincreasing support from public finance11. Accelerate reform of the household registration system and promoting the unification of urban and rural developmentConcluding remarks
Physical Description:XXII, 360 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9780367887322