Chinese famine of 1928–1930

The Chinese famine of 1928–1930 occurred as widespread drought hit Northwestern and Northern China, most notably in the provinces of Henan, Shaanxi and Gansu. Mortality is estimated to be within 6 million, including deaths from famine-related diseases. The inefficiency of relief has been pointed out as a factor that aggravated the famine.

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