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'Invisible China': How the Urban-Rural Divide Threatens China’s Rise

Apr 9, 2021

Scott Rozelle, a Stanford professor and co-director of the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions, dives deep into the urban-rural divide in China. He discusses the alarming educational disparities and their impact on economic growth, comparing China's situation to Mexico's historical challenges. Rozelle emphasizes the need for better local government funding in rural education and health, critiques the current poverty alleviation strategies, and highlights the importance of investing in human capital to secure a stable future for China.

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Intro

3min

Economic Growth and Social Unrest: Lessons from Mexico for China's Future

4min

Educational Disparities in Rural China

15min

Addressing Health and Education Disparities in Rural China

9min

Navigating Local and National Tensions in China

6min

Challenges of Land Rights and Rural Inequality in China

7min

Navigating China's Economic Complexities

5min

Exploring the Hidden Gems of Rural China

4min

Scott Rozelle (legend, Stanford professor, co-director of the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions) joins ChinaTalk to discuss his recent book Invisible China: How the Urban-Rural Divide Threatens China’s Rise, co-authored with Natalie Hell. We discuss how China’s 900 million-strong low-income population will decide China’s future development path. Is China is the next Mexico? Why is it easy to solve poverty but not low income? Why don’t local governments spend enough on rural education and health? How has the relationship between academia and government changed from the Hu Jintao-era to the Xi Jinping-era?

The views expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of the Rhodium Group.

Outtro music: 刘思鉴 x 李佳隆 JELLORIO - "纸上谈兵" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nfbyjzkMg

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