CMG Unveils Top 10 Rural Revitalization Stories in China for 2024
The China Media Group (CMG) has announced the top 10 news stories highlighting China\u0027s rural revitalization efforts in 2024. These stories encapsulate significant milestones and developments that have shaped the agricultural landscape and rural communities across the nation this year.
- Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee Focuses on Integrated Urban-Rural Development
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its third plenary session in Beijing from July 15 to 18, 2024. The meeting laid out systematic plans for promoting institutions and mechanisms that support the integrated development of urban and rural areas, clarifying key tasks for agricultural and rural reform.
- Central Rural Work Conference Sets Agenda for 2025
Held in Beijing from December 17 to 18, the Central Rural Work Conference saw Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivering important directives on advancing work related to agriculture, rural areas, and farmers. Recognizing the achievements of 2024, he underscored the importance of promoting integrated urban-rural development, deepening rural reform, enhancing support systems for agriculture, and comprehensively advancing rural revitalization.
- Release of China\u0027s 2024 “No. 1 Central Document”
On February 3, China unveiled its first policy statement of the year, the “No. 1 central document” for 2024. The document emphasized leveraging experiences from the Green Rural Revival Program in Zhejiang Province to vigorously and effectively promote comprehensive rural revitalization nationwide.
- Strengthening Supply and Marketing Cooperatives
Marking the 70th anniversary of the All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives, Xi Jinping called for these cooperatives to become integrated platforms serving the production and lives of farmers. He highlighted their role in promoting modern agriculture and acting as vital bridges between the CPC, the government, and farmers.
- Record High Grain Output Achieved
China\u0027s grain output in 2024 reached a record 1.413 trillion jin (706.5 million tonnes), surpassing the 1.4-trillion-jin threshold for the first time. This milestone marks nine consecutive years of grain production exceeding 1.3 trillion jin.
- Net Increase in Farmland for Third Consecutive Year
Through measures such as strengthening farmland protection and improving farmland quality, China\u0027s total farmland reached 1.918 billion mu (128 million hectares) in 2024. This marks a net increase in farmland for three consecutive years, ensuring the nation\u0027s agricultural production space and safeguarding food security.
- Completion of National Agricultural Germplasm Resources Survey
China concluded its largest and most comprehensive national survey of agricultural germplasm resources in 2024. The three-year survey cataloged the types, quantities, regional distributions, and characteristics of germplasm resources for crops, livestock, and aquaculture, providing a valuable foundation for future agricultural innovation and biodiversity conservation.
- First National-Level Plan for Elderly Care in Rural Areas Released
In June, China released its first national-level guidance document dedicated to elderly care in rural areas, addressing the growing needs of the aging rural population and aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of elderly care services in these communities.
- Green Belt Encircles Taklimakan Desert
On November 28, the Taklimakan Desert, China\u0027s largest desert and the world\u0027s second-largest shifting sand desert, was fully encircled by a 3,046-kilometer sand-blocking green belt. Located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, this achievement reflects significant progress in combating desertification, with greening advancing and the desert retreating.
- Expansion of Express Delivery and Village-Level Logistics
In 2024, the central and western regions of China saw express delivery business volumes grow at rates exceeding the national average, with their proportion of the country\u0027s total continuing to increase. China has established over 337,800 village-level logistics service centers, enhancing connectivity and supporting rural economic development.
These top stories highlight China\u0027s concerted efforts and significant strides in rural revitalization, agricultural innovation, and sustainable development, setting a strong foundation for continued progress in the years ahead.
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CMG reveals top 10 news for China's rural revitalization in 2024
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