Changes in the rural system of China

Author: Du Rensheng
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book includes 53 speeches and articles written by the author from 1980 to 2000. Among them, 31 are published for the first time. In these more than 20 years, the author served in leadership positions in rural areas for over a decade, and his discussions primarily addressed the understanding and practical problems encountered in rural reform and development, providing decision-making consultations to the Central Committee and the State Council. In the later decade, after leaving leadership positions, the author's research and discussions focused more on the overall national economy and the interconnectedness of economic and political reforms, exploring factors related to rural reform and development. Continuing his research on agriculture, farmers, and rural issues, his overarching themes of using market economy incentives to motivate the masses and democratic politics to unite them can be seen as a concise summary of his academic perspectives and leadership philosophy.