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An Outline
of Chinese Land Reform
The
land reform movement in modern China was initiated by Dr.
Sun Yat-sen's theory of the equalization of land right. However,
it was President Chiang Kai-shek who led the 25% farm rent
reduction and the land-to-the-tiller movement during the days
of the Northward Expedition in 1927-1929. After the nation
was unified, the National Government promulgated the Land
Law in 1930. Since then, the movement has become a common
goal of the country. Despite the War of Resistance against
Japan, it was implemented in various provinces. The results
were not satisfactory, but the experience learned from the
experiment was instrumental in the success of land reform
in Taiwan.
Taiwan's accomplishments
in the 37.5% rent reduction and land-to-the-tiller movement
have been praised frequently in the world. In addition, urban
land reform and farmland consolidation have also borne fruits.
These accomplishments are displayed here as a guidance for
future endeavor.
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