Factbox: Highlights of China's economy over past 5 years

?As China's 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020) is coming to an end, the country has managed to achieve stellar growth while achieving positive changes to its economic and social landscape.

Substantial funds allocated for Xinjiang's health sector

?The Chinese government has allocated over 27 billion yuan (about 4.04 billion U.S. dollars) in funds for the health sector of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to a meeting held in Xinjiang on Thursday.

Xi chairs leadership meeting on 13th Five-Year Plan implementation

?The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Thursday held a meeting to hear a summary and evaluation report on the implementation of the 13th Five-Year Plan.

Nation's road network goal accomplished

A network of more than 1.4 million kilometers of roads connecting rural areas is expected to be completed by the end of this year as an important means to eradicate poverty across China, Transport Minister Li Xiaopeng said on Thursday.

Village in Fujian shakes off poverty through cultural and creative industries

Xinjiang issues report on employment of ethnic groups

?Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Tuesday issued a report on the employment of ethnic groups in the region.

Sheep breeding increases villagers' income

Nation makes advances in rural electrification

The level of electrification in China's rural areas has significantly improved in recent years, with more rural residents having access to cleaner energy options.

Non-profit organization established to fight poverty in Tibet

?A non-profit organization has been established in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region to help alleviate poverty.

Poverty-alleviation-themed train makes 1st running

A poverty-alleviation-themed train, with photos and videos displaying poverty alleviation achievements in Sichuan, made its first running on the Line 1 of Chengdu Metro on Saturday.

Central SOEs invest nearly 100 bln yuan in poverty alleviation

China's centrally administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have invested almost 100 billion yuan (about 14.85 billion U.S. dollars) to help lift 221 poor counties out of poverty since 2016, according to the country's top state asset watchdog.

Xi calls for sustained efforts to win complete victory against poverty

President Xi Jinping has urged continuous efforts to win a complete victory in the battle against poverty as China marked the seventh National Poverty Relief Day on Saturday.

Xi Jinping and China's anti-poverty war he commands

?China is making a final sprint to eliminate absolute poverty as it marked the seventh National Poverty Relief Day, also the 28th International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on Saturday.

In historical feat, Tibet eliminates absolute poverty

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has accomplished the historical feat of eradicating absolute poverty, according to a press briefing held in the regional capital of Lhasa on Thursday.

Rapid change of Shenzhen documented by correspondent with photos

Tibet declares 'major victory' in poverty alleviation

?Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has achieved a "major victory" in alleviating poverty, said Wu Yingjie, Communist Party of China (CPC) chief of the region on Thursday.

UN labor chief lauds China's poverty fight

The head of the International Labor Organization has lauded China's determination to end domestic poverty on schedule as the COVID-19 pandemic causes job losses and impoverishment on massive scales around the world.

Access to healthcare improves in poor areas

Healthcare resources in rural and impoverished areas in China have become more accessible and evenly distributed in recent years.

China's urban hospitals assist over 800 poor counties

?More than 1,000 major urban hospitals in China have delivered paired assistance to hospitals in over 800 poor counties during the country's 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020), official figures showed on Wednesday.

China celebrates 40th anniversary of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone

China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in southern Guangdong Province.

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China's investment in fixed assets in 2020

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