I tell the people the truth

Author: Li Changping
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "From Truth to the Premier" has changed the mindset of countless people. Many city dwellers are unaware of the situation in rural areas. They assumed that with the ever-changing urban landscape, rural areas were also undergoing earth-shaking transformations. Through "From Truth to the Premier," they gained insight into what lies behind urban prosperity and began to pay attention to the rural areas beyond their sight. The most common phrase they said to me was: "Thank you, Mr. Li, you made us understand the responsibility of being Chinese." This book is a collection of essays by a former township party secretary, who speaks with data and personal experiences to discuss China's "three rural issues" (agriculture, rural areas, and farmers). The essays include "Are the Three Rural Issues an Incurable Illness?" and "Household Registration is a Huge Waste," among others, and also provides records of his investigations.