The term Three Rural Issues (三农问题 san nong wenti) is widely used in policy documents, academic papers, and media articles to describe the three interrelated issues of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers. These issues and their relationship to each other are a central focus of the Chinese government’s work.
In the first of a new series of terminology papers, we delve into the history and meaning of the term, unravelling how it has been shaping agricultural policy in China.
Author: Yuelai Lu (SAIN)