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Chinese Whispers

Life on the margins: how China's rural deprivation curbs its success

Mar 4, 2024
Exploring the disparities between rural and urban populations in China, despite efforts to eliminate extreme poverty. Professor Scott Rozelle discusses the challenges faced by rural residents, including education, health, and living standards. The conversation delves into policies addressing rural poverty, the shift towards county hukous, and strategies for economic growth through education and employment opportunities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Rural-urban divide impacts social policies and living conditions in China, despite government efforts to reduce extreme poverty.
  • Challenges in rural education highlight the need for improvements in early childhood development and education quality.

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Understanding the Rural Population in China

China has a significant rural population, with about two-thirds of the country living in rural areas based on census data. The rural-urban divide, defined by residency permits (Hukou), affects social policies and living conditions. Despite government measures to reduce extreme poverty, disparities in living standards, education, and healthcare persist between rural and urban residents.

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