Rural Depopulation in China: A Comparative Perspective

• Li, Xingan ^[1]
  1. [1] Tallinn University

     Tallinn University

     Kesklinna linnaosa, Estonia

     
• Localización: RIMCIS: Revista Internacional y Multidisciplinar en Ciencias Sociales, ISSN-e 2014-3680, Vol. 4, Nº. 2, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: July), págs. 149-174
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Modernization of Chinese society witnessed significant retreat of primary and growth of secondary and tertiary industries. The result of rapid urbanization has been accompanied with rapid rural depopulation, context of which is currently labeled by intertwining of many correlation factors. Rural depopulation can be perceived as a social problem and as a reason or other social problems, affecting sustainable socio-economic development. In turn, rural depopulation and relevant policy-making are also interplaying, making the issue more irreversible.