Urban–rural political divide
Asia
### Asia

In Asia, the urban–rural political divide has been observed in China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey.

#### China

The urban–rural conflict in China has been a complicated and long\-standing problem, which results from the economic, social, and cultural disparities between these two areas. One of the major reasons for this conflict is the [unequal distribution of wealth](/wiki/Unequal_distribution_of_wealth "Unequal distribution of wealth") and resources between urban and rural regions, where urban areas experience rapid growth in population and wealth, while rural areas lose millions of migrants to the city. The rural economy lags behind, leading to a shortage of basic infrastructure such as water, electricity, and transportation. Additionally, rural–urban migration is another contributing factor that causes overcrowding, housing shortages, and increased job competition in urban areas. Furthermore, cultural and social differences between urban and rural communities can also lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Having recognized the problem, the Chinese government has implemented several policies, such as promoting rural development, improving rural infrastructure, and increasing access to education and healthcare, to address the issue.


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