A new book by Jennifer Pan shows how the CCP, under the pretext of “elimination of poverty,” uses its “Dibao” livelihood guarantee program to better watch over political and religious dissidents.
Poverty in China
Farmers on China’s Poverty Alleviation: ‘We’re Doomed to Death’
To reach President Xi Jinping’s poverty alleviation goals on time, local governments destroyed farmers’ homes and farmland amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Believers Forced to Prove Loyalty to the State with Money
China’s religious groups are happy to help when disasters strike. But much of their efforts, and collected donations, are exploited by the government.
Wu Huayan: Dying of Hunger in a China “Without Poverty”
Xi Jinping claimed poverty would disappear by 2020. Here is 2020, and here is a young student who died of malnutrition.
The Time Is Up. Is Xi Jinping’s Poverty Alleviation a Hoax?
As the deadline “to lift all impoverished households out of poverty by 2020” is approaching, the CCP is hailing its “great achievements.” People see it differently.
Who Will Pay for Xi Jinping’s “Vanity Projects”?
With China’s economic downturn, ordinary citizens are left to suffer as a result of failing policies that were supposed to help them initially.
Building China’s Image on the Ruins of Citizens’ Wellbeing
Ahead of Military World Games in Hubei Province’s capital Wuhan, the government is “beautifying” the city by destroying people’s homes and businesses.
The Reality of “Two No-Worries and Three Guarantees”
Xi Jinping’s policy to eradicate poverty looks more like yet another propaganda tool, forcing local officials to play along in delivering the undeliverable.
Closing the Door: How Rural Youth Are Denied Educational Rights in China
Despite the hype on academic development, rural education is left behind. The rich continue to be rich and the poor continue to be poor.