Chinese collectivization

Chinese collectivization was a policy during the mid-20th century that transformed individual farms into large collective farms managed by the state or worker collectives. It aimed to increase agricultural productivity and support rapid industrialization. Farmers pooled their land, tools, and labor, sharing resources and outputs. While intended to modernize agriculture, it often led to disruptions, decreased incentives for individual effort, and in some cases, widespread food shortages. The process was a key part of China’s broader shift towards socialism under Mao Zedong, significantly impacting rural communities and shaping the nation’s agricultural and economic landscape.