A Study on Addressing the Root Causes of Organized Crime in Rural China

Abstract

Merely implementing campaign-style strict enforcement measures proves inadequate for fundamentally preventing and controlling the proliferation of organized crime in rural areas. Thus, addressing the root causes of such criminal activities becomes a necessary strategy. The genesis of organized crime in rural regions distinctly differs from urban areas, marked by unique political, economic, cultural, and social underpinnings. These root factors not only foster an environment conducive to the growth of organized crime but also weaken the mechanisms of social control in rural areas. Furthermore, they diminish the resistance willingness and capability of the rural population, leading to the breeding of criminal activities. Consequently, effective governance of rural organized crime demands substantial reforms in the political, economic, cultural, and social fabric of rural settings, coupled with an enhancement of the rural populace's political and economic stature at multiple levels.