The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) media repeatedly reported last month that the goal of alleviating poverty in 2020 has been reached. The CCP’s spokesperson called it a contribution to the world—a small praise that Party leader Xi Jinping needs at this time in order to maintain his authority while facing pressures both at home and abroad.
Poverty Alleviation in Guizhou Province
Local officials in Guizhou Province announced on Nov. 23, 2020 that the last nine impoverished counties they identified in 2019 were lifted out of poverty.
Zhong Yuan
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Zhong Yuan is a researcher focused on China’s political system, the country’s democratization process, human rights situation, and Chinese citizens’ livelihood. He began writing commentaries for the Chinese-language edition of The Epoch Times in 2020.
