Chih-Jou Jay Chen

Chih-Jou Jay Chen is a professor of sociology at Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan, known for his research on social dynamics and rural issues in China. His work often focuses on the impacts of economic changes on rural communities, particularly the frustrations of returnee migrants who bring urban expectations back to their villages, which can lead to protests and social unrest. Recently, he commented on the rising rural protests in China, highlighting the discontent among young returnees who are dissatisfied with the economic opportunities in their hometowns.