The Evolution of Imperial Taxes and State Revenues: Rise and Fall of Dynasties - (Text and Images)

Author: Yang Qingping
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "Imperial Grain and National Tax" have always been a focal point of concern for the Chinese government from the highest level down to ordinary citizens, as they are crucial to the nation's lifeline and people's livelihood. By the end of December 2005, with a declaration from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the agricultural tax—commonly referred to by the public as "Imperial Grain and National Tax"—finally stepped off the Chinese historical stage after a 4,000-year journey filled with ups and downs. This is undoubtedly a major event in both the history and reality of China! With over 20 years of experience in journalism, the author, using his keen sense of news and historical insight, quickly grasped this historically significant theme in the context of rural revitalization. In a popular and narrative style, he systematically tells the story of China's 4,000-year "Imperial Grain and National Tax," integrating the grand history of grain collection and taxation into the broader scene of the nation's rise and fall. It serves as a wake-up call, an essential read for officials at all levels, scholars, and the general public who are concerned about politics, history, and fiscal and tax issues in contemporary China. With the publication of the book and the popularity of the large-scale, documentary series broadcast by China Central Television (CCTV), "Imperial Grain and National Tax" has become a hot topic of discussion across the country.