Abstract:The advancement of digital inclusive finance has broken down barriers inherent in traditional inclusive finance,lowering the threshold for rural residents to access and benefit from convenient financial services.This study conducted an empirical analysis of the relationship between the development of digital inclusive finance and rural residents'consumption in Guangdong Province.A panel regression model was constructed to measure rural residents'consumption levels,and the promoting effect of digital inclusive finance was tested using data from 20 prefecture-level cities in Guangdong Province(excluding Shenzhen).The results revealed a significant positive correlation between the development of digital inclusive finance and the consumption expenditure of rural residents in the province,indicating that digital inclusive finance plays a positive role in stimulating rural consumption growth.

Abstract:Based on data from the 2022 China Family Panel Studies(CFPS),this study empirically analyzed the impact of social media use on farmers'adoption of agricultural machinery services from the perspective of social trust.The findings revealed that social media use increases the probability of farmers adopting such services by an average of 2.9 percentage points.Robustness checks,conducted by replacing variables and samples,further confirmed the reliability of this relationship.Regional heterogeneity analysis further indicated that the effect is more pronounced in central and western China,suggesting that the empowering role of social media yields greater marginal benefits in areas with weaker infrastructure.Accordingly,policy recommendations are proposed to enhance the efficiency and quality of farmers'adoption of machinery services.These include strengthening rural digital infrastructure and service platforms,leveraging the role of social media in agricultural technology extension and fostering rural social trust mechanisms.

Abstract:Grounded in Marxist rent theory,this study delved into the transformation of rural production relations driven by the collective economy's revitalization of the"three lands"(contracted,collectively-owned for business,and homestead land)in Guangdong since the launch of the"Hundreds,Thousands,and Tens of Thousands Project".From a political economy perspective and through case studies,it systematically analyzed the rent forms of these lands and examined the theoretical basis and evolutionary path of capitalized rent.The findings revealed that revitalizing the"three lands"through the collective economy is a key factor influencing smallholders'development,necessitating market-based allocation of land elements while safeguarding their interests.The collective economy holds a unique advantage in integrating smallholders with land capitalization.Accordingly,this paper proposes a modern production relations model that fosters coordinated development between smallholders and land capitalization,adapted to China's context.The research provides theoretical insights and practical references for understanding the path to socialist agricultural modernization with Chinese characteristics and for effectively integrating smallholders into modern agricultural development.

Abstract:This study systematically analyzes the fluctuation characteristics and seasonal patterns of China's squab export trade,based on monthly export data from China Customs spanning from January 2015 to November 2025.The findings are as follows:(1)The export scale shows a stepwise growth pattern,peaking in 2023 followed by a correction,with the growth rate significantly slowing down.(2)The commodity structure has undergone a fundamental transformation;live pigeon exports have dropped to zero,while the proportion of frozen squab meat has risen to100%,driving a continuous increase in the average export price to Hong Kong.(3)Market concentration is extremely high.The Hong Kong market has long held an 80%-85%share,the Macau market has shown sustained and rapid growth,and Fujian province resumed its supply to Hong Kong in 2025.(4)Seasonal characteristics are distinct.December exports on average account for over 15%of the annual total,forming a significant year-end pulse.Model testing confirms the stability of this seasonal pattern,which has remained unchanged for a decade.

Abstract:Phoenix Dancong tea,as a geographical indication product in China,has its industrial technology diffusion efficiency directly impacting quality improvement and market competitiveness.Based on field research,this study constructs a complex network of technology diffusion for Phoenix Dancong tea and applies social network analysis to characterize its topology,key nodes,and community structure.Results show that the network exhibits scale-free and small-world properties;twelve key gatekeeper nodes control most diffusion paths;five technical communities reflect a multi-tier diffusion pathway;and 47 isolated nodes highlight the"last-mile"challenge.A three-level strategy is proposed to enhance technology governance.

Abstract:Based on Guangdong's customs export data from 2015 to 2024,this study employed descriptive statistics and the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index(HHI)to systematically analyze the scale dynamics,structural evolution,product concentration,and country-specific patterns of the province's vegetable exports to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP)market.The findings revealed that:(1)The export scale continued to expand,reaching 1.274 billion yuan in 2024,a 233.5%increase from 2015,with a compound annual growth rate(CAGR)of 14.32%.Growth momentum significantly strengthened after RCEP's entry into force in 2022.(2)The market structure was characterized by"ASEAN dominance,Japan-South Korea quality upgrading,and Australia-New Zealand emergence".ASEAN's market share rose from58.3%to71.6%,with Vietnam remaining the top destination(exports of 385 million yuan in 2024).(3)Product concentration consistently declined,as reflected in the HHI dropping from 0.284 in 2015 to 0.176 in 2024,signaling a clear diversification trend,although the top five HS-coded products still accounted for 80.0%of exports.(4)The policy effects of RCEP began to materialize,with exports rising 18.2%year-on-year in 2022 and showing a pronounced leverage effect on marginal markets such as Australia and New Zealand.

Abstract:The integration of agriculture,culture,and tourism(ACT)is a crucial pathway for advancing rural revitalization and building modern rural industrial systems in China.This study investigated 62 officially designated"Beautiful Leisure Villages of China"in Guangdong Province.Adopting a comparative case study approach guided by grounded theory,it systematically examined the underlying development models and implementation mechanisms of ACT integration through a three-stage coding process of in-depth interview data.The findings revealed four distinct development models:a governance-driven model for modern agricultural integration,an industry-driven model of multi-stakeholder collaboration,a culture-empowered model of rural self-governance,and a resource-driven model of regional synergy.Further analysis showed that the divergence among these models stemmed from differences in integration pathways across industrial chains,spatial functions,and stakeholder-governance structures,which were manifested as four respective mechanisms:structural,endogenous,value-based,and symbiotic integration.The study proposes a"three-dimensional analytical framework"for ACT integration that moves beyond traditional classifications based solely on leading actors.This framework deepens the theoretical understanding of rural industrial convergence and provides theoretical and practical insights for promoting the high-quality,place-based development of Beautiful Leisure Villages.

Abstract:Based on the data of 339 litchi-growing households across 5 counties/cities in Guangdong Province in 2020,this study employed the structural equation modeling software SmartPLS 3.0 to analyze how farmers'factor inputs,industrial attitudes,and livelihood dependence affect their willingness to participate in regional agricultural product brands.Additionally,mediating and moderating effect models were constructed to further explore the potential pathways of these influences.The results showed that planting scale had a significant"threshold effect"on farmers'willingness to participate:farmers with more than 10 mu of land showed significantly higher investment willingness than small-scale farmers with 10 mu or less.Farmers'industrial attitudes,knowledge capital investment,and brand awareness had significant positive impacts on their willingness to participate,while livelihood dependence had a significant negative impact.Brand awareness partially mediated the relationships between knowledge capital investment,industrial attitudes,and willingness to participate.Government support did not show a significant moderating effect between brand awareness and willingness to participate.Based on these findings,this study proposes suggestions such as constructing a"scale-led+gradient linkage"brand co-construction system,building modular technical training and online knowledge sharing platforms,establishing risk guarantee mechanisms like guaranteed-price purchase of branded products,and optimizing the publicity and implementation mechanisms of government support policies.These measures aim to comprehensively promote the construction of regional brands in the litchi industry and enhance the effectiveness of linking and benefiting farmers.

Abstract:With the deepening of rural land system reform in China,land transfer has become a crucial pathway to agricultural modernization.Under the dual objectives of ensuring food security and advancing large-scale farming,how crop planting structure affects land transfer efficiency has become a pressing practical issue.Based on data from 21 prefecture-level cities in Guangdong Province in 2023,this study empirically analyzed the impact of the planting proportions of grain and fruit crops on land transfer rates.The results revealed that both grain and fruit planting proportions significantly inhibited land transfer rates,and a synergistic inhibitory effect was observed between them.This influence operates through multiple channels,including alterations in transfer models,contract durations,and the selection of participants.The study provides new empirical evidence for understanding the relationship between crop structure and land transfer.

Abstract:With the widespread application of digital technologies in rural areas,digital village construction has become a key pathway for promoting urban-rural integration and rural revitalization.A scientific assessment of its efficiency helps improve rural infrastructure and public services,thereby providing policy insights for advancing digital rural development and coordinated regional growth.This study focused on Jiangsu,Zhejiang,and Anhui provinces in the Yangtze River Delta.It employed a DEA-BCC model to evaluate the efficiency of digital village construction from 2017 to 2023.The Malmquist index was used to analyze dynamic efficiency trends,and the Theil index was applied to examine inter-provincial disparities.Furthermore,an OLS regression model was constructed to empirically test the impacts of fixed-asset investment in rural transport,storage,and postal infrastructure;rural per capita disposable income;and the mobile payment index on efficiency levels.The results revealed that overall efficiency in the region was relatively high,yet significant inter-provincial differences existed.Efficiency changes were primarily driven by technological progress,while scope for improvement in management efficiency remained.Regional disparities showed a fluctuating upward trend,characterized by structural divergence.All three influencing factors had significant positive effects on efficiency.The findings provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for optimizing regional digital village construction policies.

Abstract:This study analyzed panel data from 30 provincial-level administrative regions in China from 2011 to 2023.It employed the entropy weight method to construct a digital economy evaluation index system and utilized multiple empirical models for testing.The results revealed that the development of the digital economy significantly enhanced rural residents'consumption.The threshold effect analysis showed a significant nonlinear relationship,characterized by a single threshold effect.Mechanism analysis indicated that the digital economy promotes rural residents'consumption through two channels:increasing rural residents'income and fostering e-commerce development.Heterogeneity analysis demonstrated that the promotional effect of the digital economy on consumption was more pronounced in the central and western regions.These empirical findings remained robust after accounting for robustness and endogeneity tests.Therefore,to stimulate rural consumption,it is essential to strengthen digital infrastructure,raise rural residents'income levels,improve the logistics system,and promote e-commerce development,while also addressing regional disparities with a focus on less developed areas.

Abstract:As the most important meat product for Chinese residents,pork price fluctuations directly affect the Consumer Price Index(CPI)and residents'living costs,thereby impacting people's livelihood and macroeconomic stability.This study employed the X-12 seasonal adjustment method and the Hodrick-Prescott(H-P)filter to analyze the characteristics and patterns of China's live pig market price fluctuations from January 2020 to April 2025.The results revealed that these fluctuations exhibit cyclical patterns(the"pig cycle"),seasonal variations,and irregular movements.Based on the identified cyclical characteristics,this paper proposes effective pathways and policy recommendations for stabilizing China's live pig market.

Abstract:Addressing governance demands and overcoming obstacles to enhance efficiency are pressing needs in contemporary rural governance.Against the backdrop of comprehensive rural revitalization,the list system serves as an institutional driver for implementing a"demand-response"framework to achieve high-performance rural governance.This study,based on an analysis of District Y in Huizhou City,Guangdong Province,revealed the intrinsic logic behind how the list system fosters high performance.The findings indicated that the list system contributed to refining a rural governance system that integrates autonomy,the rule of law,and moral governance.It clarified the boundaries of power and responsibilities at the village level,thereby enhancing the transparency of authority.Furthermore,it motivated villager participation in innovative governance practices,improved the efficiency of grassroots public services to achieve precision in governance,and reduced the burden on village organizations to promote a more pragmatic approach.The study identified key pathways for the successful implementation of the list system,which included reinforcing guidance and support from grassroots Party and government departments,leveraging modern digital technologies for empowerment,and establishing robust supervision and evaluation mechanisms.

Abstract:High-quality agricultural development profoundly influences the process of building a strong agricultural nation.However,China's current modernization of agriculture faces three major challenges:the difficulty in establishing a high-quality production system,a high-tech operation system,and a high-efficiency industrial system.New Quality Productivity,characterized by high technology,high efficiency,and high quality,represents an advanced form of productivity.This study argues that it can empower agricultural transformation and upgrading across three dimensions:"New"factors,"Quality"advancement,and"Advanced"nature,which aligns with the value orientation of high-quality agricultural development.The study further proposes that the future pathway for New Quality Productivity to empower high-quality agricultural development should be explored through the dimensions of"New Agricultural Technologies""New Agricultural Inputs"and"New-type Farmers".

Abstract:Based on the panel data of 30 provinces(autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government)in China from 2014 to 2023,this paper empirically examines the impact of the construction of a unified national market on the urban-rural income gap and its mechanism of action.The findings show that the construction of a unified national market can significantly narrow the urban-rural income gap,and this effect is more prominent in the central and western regions and more significant in regions with a lower degree of marketization.Specifically,the unified national market indirectly narrows the urban-rural income gap by promoting the development of rural financial institutions and advancing the coordinated development of urban and rural industries.In addition,the impact of the construction of a unified national market on the urban-rural income gap has a spatial spillover effect,and market linkage between regions will further strengthen the convergence effect of the income gap.Based on the above conclusions,this paper puts forward policy recommendations such as deepening the reform of market-oriented allocation of factors and promoting the coordinated development of industries.These recommendations aim to advance the construction of a unified national market,narrow the urban-rural income gap,and contribute to the realization of the goal of common prosperity.

Abstract:In the high-quality implementation of the"Hundreds,Thousands,and Tens of Thousands Project",Yunfu City in Guangdong Province has actively explored the"Government-Bank-Enterprise-Village(Household)"collaboration model,achieving remarkable results and forming distinctive development characteristics.However,the new-type rural collective economy still faces challenges including weak capacity for deep market engagement and resource integration,relatively homogeneous development models,imperfect linkage mechanisms,and insufficient capacity for high-quality development.To address these issues,this study proposes implementation pathways including:optimizing the construction and operation of strong-village companies to achieve efficient resource allocation and value transformation;consolidating the collaboration model to expand diversified development approaches;upgrading cross-village joint development to promote comprehensive breakthroughs;extending village-enterprise collaboration to deeply embed the collective economy in industrial chains;accelerating the selection and training of rural professional managers to transition from construction to operation;and enhancing mutual empowerment to align with model village development under the Project.

Abstract:This study explores the impact mechanism and synergistic effects of rural e-commerce policies and digital inclusive finance on rural residents'income.Utilizing panel data from 121 counties in Yunnan Province from 2014 to 2022,we employ a difference-in-differences(DID)approach,alongside fixed effects and interaction term regressions,to empirically analyze the implementation outcomes of the E-commerce Demonstration County Program and the role of digital inclusive finance in fostering rural economic growth.The results indicate that the rural e-commerce policy significantly raises rural residents'income.The development of digital inclusive finance not only effectively alleviates farmers'financing constraints and reduces production costs but also amplifies the positive effects of the e-commerce policy,particularly in western regions with weaker economic foundations.Based on these findings,this paper proposes policy recommendations,including enhancing investment in rural e-commerce infrastructure and policy support,accelerating the innovation and popularization of digital inclusive financial services,formulating regionally differentiated development strategies,and strengthening rural talent training and multi-stakeholder collaboration.These recommendations provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for promoting agricultural modernization,optimizing the rural industrial structure,and advancing rural revitalization.

Abstract:Corals and coral reefs represent the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth,playing a crucial role in promoting the sustainable utilization of marine fishery resources and facilitating the high-quality development of coastal recreational fisheries.Using Jiaowei Township in Xuwen County—a demonstration zone for coral reef conservation—as a case study,this paper analyzes the challenges associated with the scientific utilization of coral resources for developing local recreational fisheries.Accordingly,we propose a series of strategies to foster high-quality development in the recreational fisheries of the South China Sea.These strategies include adhering to new development concepts for the scientific utilization of coral resources,as well as intensifying the development of fishing and coral culture to establish a distinctive coral-themed cultural tourism industry.

Abstract:Digital inclusive finance is a key driver for industrial innovation and entrepreneurship and plays a crucial role in narrowing the urban-rural income gap.To examine the relationship between digital inclusive finance and the urban-rural income disparity and to promote income equality and technological innovation along the Yangtze River Economic Belt,this study collects panel data from 105 prefecture-level cities in nine provinces of the belt(excluding direct-administered municipalities like Shanghai and Chongqing,as well as autonomous prefectures)from 2014 to 2022.Using both panel fixed-effects and mediation effect models,the findings reveal that improvements in the level of digital inclusive finance significantly narrow the urban-rural income gap in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.Moreover,a higher level of digital inclusive finance is positively associated with technological innovation and entrepreneurship,indicating its positive impact on technological advancement in the region.Innovation and entrepreneurship show a significant mediating effect in the process whereby digital inclusive finance reduces income inequality.Heterogeneity analysis shows that digital inclusive finance effectively reduces the urban-rural income gap across different grain functional areas,with a more pronounced effect observed in non-major grain production areas.

Abstract:Common prosperity for farmers and rural areas is an essential feature of Chinese-style modernization and an inevitable path to building a strong nation."New Rural Talents",who possess professional knowledge and skills or resource advantages,are virtuous and talented individuals eager to contribute to their hometowns.They are a vital force in promoting common prosperity for farmers and rural areas.The mechanism by which new rural talents contribute to common prosperity for farmers and rural areas lies in their ability to enhance effective rural governance,laying a solid political foundation for common prosperity;drive rural talent revitalization,providing a strong subject foundation for common prosperity;promote rural industrial revitalization,strengthening the human resources base for common prosperity;and leading rural civilization construction,laying a solid spiritual foundation for common prosperity.However,new rural talents also face many challenges in promoting common prosperity for farmers and rural areas,primarily due to the lag in policy supply,an incomplete institutional support system,the lack of platforms and channels for multi-party participation,and the weakening of cultural identity,and the unsecured bond of interaction and mutual trust.This article proposes the following suggestions:it is necessary to adapt to local conditions,improve the institutional system,and strengthen policy guarantees;innovate participation platforms and improve interaction mechanisms;deepen cultural roots and rebuild trust networks.Only by establishing a three-dimensional policy coordination system of'institution-platform-culture,'the multiplier effect of new rural talents in promoting common prosperity among farmers and in rural areas can be continuously expanded.