Home alone in rural China - 15 Nov 07

China is a country on the move. Millions have left their homes in the country's rural interior to seek work in the booming cities. But not all of them can afford to take their children with them. Xie Xiang Ling is one of those who has been left behind and she told Al Jazeera her story.

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[beatbaker]

Wow..this was a great story. It appears that Al Jazeera is not the devil America has portrayed it to be. I have watched some great and informative stories on their channel.

[kelseysthecause]

We live in a bubble in North America. Just one story in a country of billions...

she's an inspiration!!

[jayangli]

@2008NND 500 million to 15 million. u sure thats right?

[jayangli]

very strong and independent girl. The parents need to work in the city so that one day they can free from themselves from rural areas.

[Tekkon123]

That's kinda fucked up. This little girl needs her parents.

[5tonyvvvv]

this country is overpopulated.and money is destroying traditional life...its a shame.

[2008NND]

these people live in the very romote mountain of china, they are one of the 15millions of the Absolute poverty population! i think they will be better after they finish their education! china have done a great job during the 20years, reduce their Absolute poverty population from 500millions to 15million! no countrys had done this job before!

[canucksfever]

Truly heart warming. Great report! I can very much relative to her situation as I am originally from rural Anhui province.

[Nestle87]

But who will cook and do laundry for you? How?

[shawtony]

It's real life in some china country. It's good.

[typo6t]

i guess what doesnt kill you really makes you stronger...