So what impact have these reforms had? To tell us, we are joined in studio by Zhang Jianping, Director-General of the Center for Regional Economic Cooperation at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Commerce. Welcome.

Q1. After years of reform in rural development, the issue of owning farmland still remains an important one. What progress has land reform brought about so far? And how can farmers benefit from it?

Q2. What do you think can be done to improve the livelihoods of people in rural areas?