Nation holds head high in fighting poverty

Contribution to world

According to a report released in April, China has lifted nearly 800 million people out of poverty over the past four decades based on $1.90 per day — the global poverty line — accounting for about 75 percent of global poverty reduction during this period.

The report, jointly published by the Ministry of Finance, the Development Research Center of the State Council, and the World Bank, said China's mode of poverty alleviation has provided a number of experiences and references for other countries.

According to the State Council white paper, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative to expand deep and high-level regional cooperation on economic and social development, and to help eligible countries better achieve poverty alleviation. According to a World Bank study, the initiative will help 7.6 million people out of extreme poverty and 32 million out of moderate poverty in countries taking part in the initiative.

Last year, China changed the name of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development to the National Rural Revitalization Administration.

As the change in the name implies, the nation is now leading the people to stride toward the pursuit of a wealthier life with a sustainable foundation.

Zhang Yi and Xinhua contributed to this story.