This report summarizes the evidence on rural land tenure in China amassed through the authors’ extensive rural field research. It identifies the factors contributing to land tenure insecurity in China, then analyzes the positive features and shortcomings of the new Land Management Law in addressing land tenure insecurity and other rural land problems. It also provides suggestions for both improving and effectively implementing the law. Finally, the report discusses and offers suggestions concerning other rural land-related policy and legal measures outside the current scope of the new law. | download PDF