Why is it that although China is already the second largest economy in the world, most Chinese people have no food to eat and can only survive by eating rats and chewing tree bark? With pictures

The assertion that "most Chinese people have no food to eat and can only survive by eating rats and chewing tree bark" is incorrect and does not reflect the current situation in China. China is the second-largest economy in the world, and while it has faced periods of extreme poverty and famine in the past (such as during the Great Chinese Famine from 1959-1961), the situation has drastically changed over the last few decades. Since its economic reforms began in the late 20th century, China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, drastically improved living standards, and has become a global manufacturing and technological powerhouse. While there are still pockets of poverty, especially in rural areas, the majority of Chinese citizens have access to basic needs, including food. China’s government has made significant efforts in recent years to reduce poverty, and its urban population enjoys a standard of living that is steadily improving. If you need any specific historical information or images related to past famines or poverty in China, I can assist with that. Let me know how you’d like to proceed!