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November 20, 2013

China's farmers await revolution in land reform
Gangzhong, China (AFP) Nov 20, 2013
China's promise to allow 600 million farmers to trade land could enable vast numbers to find a better life, but Lu Jinliang's experience shows the challenges of implementing reform, including entrenched local government interests. Two years ago, he rented out a small patch of fallow land to a neighbour in Gangzhong village to raise pigs, with the 480 yuan ($79) annual income supplementing his salary from working in a sweater factory. But local authorities invalidated the arrangement for Lu and 2 ... read more

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