Lack of arable land and isolation from metropolitan areas has taken its toll on the local populations. Based on the government survey for the area, the average yearly income per person is about $200.00 USD. However, in some parts of the village, even families of four are struggling to meet this amount.
Out of the 1.3 billion people living in China, there are roughly 200 million people who fall under this income bracket. The following pictures give a glimpse into their way of life…
