Peasant migrant role in China's economic activity

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A recalculation of the official statistics released by the Chinese government on peasant farm labor shows the big role peasants play in the improvement of China's developing economy. Official records show farm labor has remained the same from 1989 to 1995. In reality, farm labor migrates to urban centers when economic conditions dictate higher labor requirements, and return to farming as labor demands decrease. Household survey figures on alcohol, tobacco and food expenditures of rural families, which amount to 368 yuan compared to the official figure of 51 yuan, attest to the increasing affluence of rural families due to forms of migration.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Labor Regulation & Services, Economic aspects, International aspects, Labor economics, Labor policy, Agricultural laborers

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Hollywood's China policy shows more courage, idealism than that of the American government

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The motion picture industry has been vocal in criticizing China's communist system. A number of films have been made and shown depicting Buddhism and atrocities done by Chinese communists. Such movies include 'Kundun,' 'Seven Years in Tibet' and 'The Last Emperor.' Directors and producers have used the movies as a medium to criticize Chinese oppression and to show their fascination with Buddhism. Some actors have even converted to the religion and are advocating their teachings and philosophy.

International Affairs, MOTION PICTURES, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Intnl Political Relations, United States, Political activity, Column, Political aspects, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Portrayals, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Actors, International relations, Buddhism

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