In tough year, China makes decisive progress in ending absolute poverty
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Video PlayerClose China removed the remaining 52 counties from the poverty list as scheduled this year, despite the unprecedented impacts brought about by the COVID-19 epidemic. The hard-won feat came after decades of unremitting efforts. Since the late 1970s, China has lifted more than 700 million people out of poverty. The anti-poverty campaign has not only greatly improved the livelihood of poor people, but also helped induce a much-coveted sense of fulfillment and gain.
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) A skilled baker with seven years of experience, Abudujilil Tuhtey can make 500 to 600 pieces of naan every day. It s a staple food popular in northwest China s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.