1921 Famine

The 1921 Famine in China was a severe food shortage caused by a combination of drought, war disruptions, and economic instability following the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Crop failures and poor harvests led to widespread hunger and starvation, especially in northern China. The government and international aid efforts struggled to meet the growing needs of the population. This famine highlighted the fragile state of China’s rural economy and the difficulties of managing crises amid political upheaval. It resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and underscored the urgent need for social and economic reforms.