Date of Pub: 2021-09
ISBN: 978-981-4915-10-6
Author: ZHENG Fengtian
About the Author
ZHENG Fengtian holds a PhD in Economics and is a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Renmin University of China. He has presided over two major national social science projects, five projects sponsored by the National Social Science Fund of China, three projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and many others supported by various funds at national, ministerial, or municipal levels. He is the author of two monographs and over 190 journal articles. His main areas of research include issues concerning agriculture, rural areas, and farmers; food security; industrial clusters and entrepreneurship in rural areas; and the relationship between enterprises and the environment.
About the Content
The Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was ffrst announced during the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in October 2017 and subsequently written into the Party’s Constitution. Five months later in March 2018, the Thought was enshrined in the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China by China’s national legislature, the National People’s Congress. According to Chinese media, the Xi Jinping Thought epitomizes the CPC’s latest achievements in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and encapsulates the practical experience and collective wisdom of the Party and the people. As a leading ideology, it will guide China’s pursuit of peace and development for at least the next decade, and will undoubtedly have an impact on the whole world given China’s current status as an economic power. Studies on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era consists of 10 books written by prominent scholars from Renmin University of China. In these books, the authors offer their interpretations of and insights on various aspects of the Thought, including its origin and significance, as well as its manifestations in Party building, economic development and reform, ecological civilization, education, diplomacy, state governance, rural revival, and poverty alleviation.
With a large rural population, China is faced with various issues concerning its countryside, farmers, and agriculture. How can the country improve the economy and quality of life in its rural areas? How can it protect the rural environment and ensure food security? These are some of the major questions that the Chinese government has to address. In response to these questions, President Xi Jinping proposed seven approaches to rural revival at the 2017 Central Rural Work Conference. In the following year, he made a call for governments at all levels to revitalize the rural industries, talent, culture, ecology, and grassroots Party organizations. These approaches and the call constitute the core of China’s rural revival strategy. In this book, the author offers a rich analysis of the background, implications, and implementation of this strategy for the global audience.