Opinion: Challenges in boosting farmers' income

Q1: We know a gap between rural and urban incomes does exist. For many years, the government has been working to correct the imbalance. Why it is so difficult to make a change?

Q2: China has worked to spur consumption among rural residents since 2008. The new measures will provide subsidies for farmers to build new homes. What do you think the impact of this policy will be?

Q3: Last year, the government subsidized car and home appliance purchases by farmers. Considering the mixed success of the program, what are some issues that the government needs to address to better carry out the policy?

Q4: Another substantial move inked out in the document is to further expand financial services in  rural areas.`What do you think of the new lending policies for the sector?

Q5: Many are also talking about the issuance of land ownership deeds in 3 years. Why is this issue significant?