On 26 August 2019, the National People’s Congress passed an amendment to China’s “Land Management Law”, with important implications for land ownership and management.
This policy brief looks at the major changes brought by the amendment. A new definition of “basic farmland”, the extension of household farmland contracts by another 30 years, and new farmland compensation rules are amongst the highlights.
Author: Aihemaitijiang Rouzi (DCZ)
