Nearly 100 mln people suffering from poverty in China

The latest statistics show there are still nearly a hundred million people suffering from poverty in China. Officials in charge of China's poverty alleviation work said in a briefing that China has made remarkable progress in terms of poverty reduction.

Under the international standards of poverty relief, China has helped more than six hundred million people out of poverty. China will promote rural poverty alleviation through an innovative mechanism. Officials said that China has now decided to set up a precise poverty reduction mechanism, and make sure those in need will receive adequate support.

China also plans to establish a complete database covering all poverty-stricken people by the end of this year. Officials also pointed out that there are still challenges facing China's poverty reduction work, including a detailed monitoring of the allocation of poverty-relief funds.