| ID | 121985 |
| Title Proper | Sacrificing local interests |
| Other Title Information | water control policies of the Ming and Qing governments and the local economy of Huaibei, 1495-1949 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Junya, Ma ; Wright, Tim |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | From the end of the fifteenth century, the Ming state redirected the entire flow of the Yellow River into the course of the Huai River in order the facilitate the transport of tribute grain. This shifted the major problems of water control from the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River to the Huaibei region. Huaibei was viewed as 'a local interest', as opposed to the 'general interests' represented by the central government, and was sacrificed for those general interests. These policies, which were continued under the Qing dynasty, created widespread and frequent flooding in the region, causing short-term famine and destruction and leading to long-term economic decline. |
| `In' analytical Note | Modern Asian Studies Vol. 47, No.4; Jul 2013: p.1348-1376 |
| Journal Source | Modern Asian Studies Vol. 47, No.4; Jul 2013: p.1348-1376 |
| Key Words | Ming State ; Yellow River ; Huai River ; Huaibei Region ; Qing Dynasty ; Economic Decline |