China’s Strategy for Rural Revitalisation: Lessons in Poverty Alleviation and Modernisation
China is entering a new phase of its "rural revitalisation plan," aiming to address the stark divide between its ultra-modern cities and its rural countryside. Since 2012, the Chinese government has focused on "targeted poverty alleviation," lifting nearly 100 million people out of poverty. The strategy involves heavy investment in infrastructure (windmills, roads), promoting local industries like tea production, and inter-provincial cooperation where developed regions invest in poorer western provinces. By 2035, China aims to achieve "socialist modernisation," ensuring that rural areas share in the nation's economic prosperity through sustainable development and improved living standards.
Key Points
- China's 'rural revitalisation plan' aims to tackle major rural issues by 2027 and achieve full modernisation by 2035.
- The 'targeted poverty alleviation' program focused on specific counties, using criteria to identify and support the most impoverished regions.
- Economic development in rural areas is driven by a mix of state-led investment, cooperative models, and the promotion of local agricultural products for global markets.
- A unique 'inter-provincial cooperation model' pairs developed eastern cities with underdeveloped western regions to transfer resources and expertise.
Exam Facts
- China's goal is to achieve 'socialist modernisation' by 2035.
- The 'rural revitalisation plan' aims to address major rural issues by 2027.
- Nearly 100 million people were lifted out of poverty in China since 2012.
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