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« Developing policies to build a harmonious society »

Necessary policy development on the road to social harmony

Authors: Yan Jirong

Date: First Quarter edition, March 2007

Extract from ” Urban Development Issues in China’s Cities: Part Five“

Published by From Southern Wind

Abstract: The uneven development of Chinese society has become increasingly apparent in recent years. Differences between urban and rural environments, and between regions and sectors have deepened income disparities and the rich-poor divide. Meeting the costs of healthcare, education and housing is difficult for the average citizen and even harder for the less fortunate; public services such as social welfare and safety measures are insufficient. The party and government have decided to solve these problems through a policy of « construction of a harmonious society ». The author asserts that such a shift in development strategy is well-timed, and analyses the concept of a harmonious society and the public policy choices that are required for its success.

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