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A grain rationing system was implemented by the People's Republic of China in 1955 to control food production and boost industrialization. This system relied heavily on the use of grain coupons (Chinese: 粮票), which were a critical tool for implementing the policy. These grain coupons were issued by the government and distributed to households. This system allowed urban households to access grain at lower prices, while rural areas, after fulfilling state-imposed quotas, could sell excess supply at market prices. The grain coupon system was gradually phased out as China transitioned towards market-oriented reforms in the 1980s and early 1990s. By 1993, grain coupons were fully abolished, marking the end of the planned economy era.

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