# land tenure

China Reports Record Grain Harvest and Rising Rural Incomes as Policy Shifts to ‘Normalised’ Aid and Land Security

China reported record grain harvests in 2025 and a 6% real rise in rural per‑capita disposable income as authorities shift from five years of special poverty relief to a ‘normalised’, development‑oriented support model. Policy priorities for 2026 include boosting grain capacity, modernising infrastructure and extending land contracts for longer tenure security.