Scott Rozelle Joins the US-China Salon Podcast to Share Insights on China's Rural Development

In this podcast Scott Rozelle Rozelle provides invaluable perspective on key topics impacting rural communities. It explores recent education reforms in China, including efforts to strengthen rural schooling and early childhood learning. And also delves into pressing employment challenges as many rural workers lack the skills to transition from manufacturing jobs to the service sector. Professor Rozelle emphasizes the urgency of implementing job retraining programs and safety nets. Looking ahead, overcoming rural-urban inequality will be critical for China to avoid the “middle income trap” that ensnares many developing nations.