Fujian villages bear witness to changes

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"On the one hand, priority was given to improving production and living conditions in poor areas," Wang said. "Better infrastructure, such as roads and electricity, made trade more convenient and significantly reduced development costs, laying the foundation for long-term growth."

Equally important, Wang noted, was strengthening people's confidence and motivation. "As Xi emphasized in Up and Out of Poverty, poverty alleviation must begin with building aspiration and self-belief," he said.

As China has transitioned from poverty alleviation to rural vitalization and now moves toward the long-term goal of common prosperity, Wang said the emphasis on endogenous development capacity has become even more critical.

"The further China advances toward common prosperity, the more important it becomes to strengthen people's willingness and ability to pursue development on their own. This is a fundamental principle," he said.

Wang said China's poverty alleviation experience has also provided valuable lessons for many developing countries.

"Poverty is difficult to tackle, but China's experience shows that with strong determination, sustained effort and appropriate strategies, it can be overcome," he said. "At the same time, poverty reduction is not a short-term task. It requires long-term commitment and continuous supportive policies."

Wang added that even after China declared complete victory in eradicating extreme poverty in 2021, efforts have continued — all aimed at consolidating achievements and preventing relapse.

Wang said that China's regional diversity, ranging from coastal areas to mountainous regions, has generated multiple poverty alleviation models.

"The fact that such diverse regions have all managed to lift themselves out of poverty offers different development pathways and ideas that can be adapted by countries with varying national conditions," he said.

Contact the writers at mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn

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