Source: CCTV.com
03-07-2008 20:40
Host: Yang Rui
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Professor Zhang Linxiu, deputy director of the Center for |
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| Dr. Chris Spohr, social economist of the Asian Development Bank, China |
Being a farmer does not necessarily mean low-income and no social security protection. But here in China, the implications of being a farmer are different due to historical reasons. Fortunately, voices ranging from top leadership to the media are all calling for an improvement of their livelihood.
The core issue here is the controversial ownership of the farmland, which really decides the fate and well-being of the rural population. Secondly, those who migrate to the more prosperous urban areas have to be well treated as equals. Both problems need to be tackled through legislation.
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Topic: Farming gets priority |
It might be a bit too early to talk about land reform for farmers and changing the current public ownership of their land into private ownership. Until this fundamental question is addressed, the situation of Chinese farmers will not be solved. The issue is about closing the gap between rich and poor. And of course, it's about social harmony as well.
Editor:Du Xiaodan
