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Growing Pains
China’s major staple producers are lagging in economic growth, especially compared to areas that rely on them to support their local populations. As subsidies from the central government fall short of filling these regional gaps, calls to retool the farmer compensation policy are cropping up
Law of the Land
As an increasing number of dispossessed rural women fight for their rights, the central government has adopted a proactive approach in safeguarding women’s equal access to land
Ugly on the Inside
After a number of officials were found guilty of accepting large bribes for costly cosmetic services, experts are calling out the toxic culture within China’s officialdom that excessively values appearance and beauty
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For Whom the Toll Sells
For decades, China’s extensive network of highways has largely remained toll-free. However, local governments are pushing harder than ever before for tolls to help cover costs and pull them out of debt
On Life Support
Overworked and underpaid, Chinese doctors are looking to a new medical reform to increase their wages, while hospitals are trying different ways to increase revenues and share them with medical staff
Countryside Crunch
Chinese villages have been warned to rein in their debt, largely due to vanity projects and failed businesses, which could scupper rural revitalization, experts warn