Xiaokang (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Xiaokang is a Confucian term describing a society of modest means, or a society composed of a functional middle-class. It is loosely equivocated to a "basically well-off" society whereby the people are able to live relatively comfortably, albeit ordinarily. The term was first used in Classic of Poetry written as early as 3000 years ago. Xiaokang is currently defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization as having an Engel's coefficient of 40% - 50%. Xiaokang is also a name for a semi-monthly magazine that is affiliated to the Qiushi Magazine, the party-run magazine in Beijing. Started in 2004, it mainly focuses on the political and economic development in China. Referred to itself as "Insight China," Xiaokang defines itself as a magazine that voices public opinions and discuss the current affairs regarding the Chinese Politics and social cultures.