page_title: Rural society in China
hierarchical_section_title: Rural society in China
caption_attribution_description: Rural fish farmer and son at Sunday market in Danshan in rural Sichuan
context_page_description: Rural society in the People's Republic of China comprises less than a half of China's population and has a varied range of standard of living and means of living. Life in rural China differs from that of urban China. In southern and coastal China, rural areas are developing and, in some areas, statistically approaching urban economies. In northwest and western regions, rural society remains perceived as of a low standard and primitive. Basic needs such as running water and accessible transportation are a problem in these areas.
context_section_description: Rural society in the People's Republic of China comprises less than a half of China's population (roughly 45%) and has a varied range of standard of living and means of living. Life in rural China differs from that of urban China. In southern and coastal China, rural areas are developing and, in some areas, statistically approaching urban economies. In northwest and western regions, rural society remains perceived as of a low standard and primitive. Basic needs such as running water and accessible transportation are a problem in these areas.
caption: Fish farmer at peasant market in Danshan, Sichuan September 2005
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