Highlights of press conference for 19th CPC National Congress
A journalist asks questions at a press conference on the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct 17, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua] |
China maintains commitment to combat poverty in rural areas
China is confident that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee it will win the battle against poverty, Tuo said.
"Whether we can build a moderately prosperous society, the key lies in the rural population," he said. "It depends on if the poor population living in the rural areas can be lifted out of poverty."
To lift all of the rural population living in poverty by the current standard by 2020 is a solid commitment made by the Party, and is a hard target that has to be achieved, Tuo added.
"We will emphasize real efforts, real progress and real results in poverty alleviation," said Tuo. "To ensure the impact of poverty alleviation work will truly win the recognition of the people and stand the test of history."
President Xi Jinping has made it a key aim that no one should be left behind in building the moderately prosperous society in all respects, he added. (Read more)
Purpose of Belt and Road is a win-win for all
The purpose of China advocating international cooperation on production capacity is not transferring backward capacity, Tuo Zhen said.
"Backward and surplus capacity has no market. Only high-quality capacity can win the competition," he said.
According to Tuo, China advocates international cooperation on production capacity, which is aimed at leveraging the comparative strength of all countries, serving the development needs of the countries, and building a more balanced and inclusive global industrial chain.
"It is not for the purpose of transferring backward capacity," he said, noting that in a highly open international market, Chinese companies face fierce competition from local companies and international colleagues. (Read more)