For decades since the middle of the 20th century,rural Chinese stayed in rural areas primarily because

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The Communist government in China feared that the transformative and liberating effects of cities would lead to political unrest and a challenge to their authority. Therefore, they discouraged rural residents from migrating to cities through policies such as the hukou system, which restricted access to urban services and prevented rural migrants from obtaining permanent urban residency. This led many rural Chinese to stay in rural areas.

For Decades Since the Middle of the 20th Century,rural Chinese