In my opinion, the difficulties faced by Chinese peasants in making a living can be attributed to several key factors. Firstly, their farm sizes are inadequate, averaging approximately 24 mu (a Chinese unit of area equivalent to 1/15 of a hectare), and are often even smaller. Secondly, outdated production techniques are widespread, leading to suboptimal yields for crops, such as wheat, rice, corn, and cotton. As a result, the productivity of Chinese peasants is significantly lower than that of their counterparts in other countries. Thirdly, inadequate transportation infrastructure further compounds peasants’ challenges, hindering their ability to secure market prices that truly reflect the value of their produce. Peasants may be reluctant to transport their goods to higher-priced markets due to concerns about the high cost of traditional transportation methods. Fourthly, the decline of sidelines activities, which were once a major source of income for peasants, is another significant issue. These activities have been undermined by competitive pressure from foreign factories and farms, leading to substantial income losses. While the decline of certain sidelines, like spinning and weaving, seems irreversible, others, such as silk and tea production, may still hold potential for revival.