LEAVING THE LAND PT 2: PROFILE OF A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL HEADING RESETTLEMENTS

In the second installment for the New York Timesof my series on urbanization, I profile Li Yongping, an official overseeing the largest peace-time transfer of people in history (or so it seems). Frank, open and smart, Mr. Li is also absolutely sure he knows what’s best for farmers: an end to rural life.