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Yan Xishan's Rural Construction and Its Contemporary Implications
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Abstract
During the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, central and local governments, as well as various social classes, paid significant attention to rural construction in China. This initiative marked a major transformation of rural society, with many intellectuals regarding it as a crucial step in China's modernization. During this period, Shanxi warlord Yan Xishan personally oversaw rural construction to consolidate his rule. He clearly defined the objectives, plans, and measures for rural development in Shanxi and ensured their implementation, making Shanxi a model for local autonomy and rural construction in the early Republic of China. Studying Yan Xishan's rural construction ideology and practices not only provides insights into the historical process of China's modernization but also offers valuable reflections for contemporary socialist new rural construction.
Keywords
Yan Xishan, rural construction, new rural development, inspirations
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Wu,G. (2025). Yan Xishan's Rural Construction and Its Contemporary Implications. Advances in Humanities Research,11,69-76.
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