Guixin Xin

Nov 8, 2023 | mdpi.com | Chaoxian Yang |Ya Wu |Yuyao Zuo |Guixin Xin

1. IntroductionThe imbalance between urban and rural development is a global issue, prevalent in multiple countries and regions, including China, India, Brazil, and Latin America [1,2]. This imbalanced development leads to the widening wealth gap, exacerbates rural poverty, and poses challenges to the sustainable development of societies [3]. Promoting integrated urban–rural development has become a pressing concern in global development that urgently needs to be addressed [4].