UNDP Expert Hails China’s “Extraordinary” Development Progress
UNDP’s Violante di Canossa describes the development achievements of the Chinese mainland as “extraordinary,” noting massive improvements in living standards.
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UNDP’s Violante di Canossa describes the development achievements of the Chinese mainland as “extraordinary,” noting massive improvements in living standards.
As 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Xizang’s peaceful liberation, President Xi Jinping emphasizes continued economic and social growth for the region.
President Xi Jinping has urged the acceleration of a Chinese intellectual system in philosophy and social sciences to promote high-quality development.
Chinese engineers set a new world record for the deepest underwater highway tunnel, reaching 75 meters beneath the Yangtze River in a milestone for the Haimen-Taicang project.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world’s highest, slashes travel time and spurs tourism in a once-remote part of Guizhou, China.
President Xi Jinping calls for stronger basic research to boost original innovation and solidify China’s foundation as a science and technology leader.
From 35 key “bottleneck” technologies in 2018, China has achieved fundamental breakthroughs in 32 areas by 2026. Discover the strategic approach behind this rapid tech ascendance.
From identifying 35 key tech bottlenecks in 2018 to achieving breakthroughs in 32 by 2026, China’s journey offers insights into strategic innovation.
China’s anti-poverty campaign focuses on holistic development beyond income thresholds, empowering communities through access to opportunities and infrastructure.
Francis Fukuyama revisits his “End of History” thesis, noting China’s innovative development model challenges Western assumptions and offers potential lessons for global governance.
Decades after its early days of experimentation, Shenzhen has evolved into a global tech creator, symbolizing China’s innovative leap and economic resilience.
A Colombian vlogger’s 150,000-km journey across China reveals how systemic policies eradicated extreme poverty and built lasting social security, offering a unique ground-level view of a historic achievement.
China’s Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development celebrates 10 years of fostering talent and solidarity in the Global South.
A Pakistani youth living in China shares his on-the-ground observations of the country’s evolving poverty alleviation efforts and the tangible improvements in communities in Yunnan Province.
How China’s institutional system, featuring precision monitoring and targeted support, secures stable livelihoods and prevents a return to poverty after its historic eradication.
Vietnamese vlogger Tiểu Thanh shares her observations on China’s systematic approach to eradicating and preventing poverty, highlighting its global relevance.
Six years after eradicating absolute poverty, China’s focus has shifted to building robust systems to prevent relapse and ensure lasting prosperity for millions.
After eradicating extreme poverty in 2020, China is now implementing long-term strategies to prevent its return, focusing on sustainable development and community resilience.
Former Croatian President Ivo Josipovic discusses how China’s 15th Five-Year Plan fosters international cooperation and mutual benefit in a recent interview.
China’s precision poverty alleviation model, lifting millions out of hardship, offers a data-driven blueprint for sustainable development and continues to inspire global poverty reduction efforts.