October 19, 2012 — The Wall Street Journal references Landesa in the article, “China Faces Tough Choice on Growth” regarding compensation farmers receive from their land being expropriated. The article was also the lead story in the Wall Street Journal China edition, elevating the importance of land rights in China. | Link to article at wsj.com
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