Relocating Millions: The Chinese Answer To Development

Abstract

A typical scenario in China today is to move millions of citizens at the will of the government.  Reasons for the movement of people range from technological advancement, to revamping cities, to aiding developers in utilizing prime real estate for the advantage of the state.  Advancement of the country as a whole is a touted as a desirable objective.  Individual wishes are not considered. Westerners question the motives of the government and the ethical implications of moving millions merely to serve the government’s goals.