How did China lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty?

Over the last four decades, China has achieved significant results in poverty alleviation and reduction. From 1978 to 2018, the number of impoverished people dropped from 770 million to 16.6 million, and the poverty rate dropped from 97.5 percent to 1.7 percent. Check out this video and have a look at how China lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.

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[HJ-dibo]

Other countries critcizing China: blah blah blah

Meanwhile the Chinese working together quietly, one step at a time, slowly, gradually: success speak for themselves

[jimmylee]

China in a period of 60 years lifted 800 million people out of poverty. It’s an achievement no other nation can achieve. In the 1970’s to 1980 you hardly see Chinese tourists around the world. Today Chinese tourists are all over the globe. This is an amazing change & is a proof of China’s success.

[BryanChance]

The simple answer is, because there is political will from the government of China. Secondly, Chinese leaders make decisions for the long term. And in my opinion, Chinese citizens are more cocehesive and a willingness to work together that benefits the whole country. I would imagine it is not easy to govern a population of over 1 billion spanning many diverse geographic regions.

[rictherealtor]

Instead of invading other countries and unlimited wars, China chose to prosper from within.

[KishorTwist]

You don't even see such poverty-reducing efforts in the biggest industrialized Western countries...

[analizabelmonte]

I came from a poor family and education really helped me improve our lives. I think the government of the Philippines must also focus on education to eradicate poverty in the country.

[yaoypl]

Chinese model of governing is truly for the people by the people. The governing system is based on meritocracy and it gets things done, Chinese people are really working hard therefore laughing all the way to the bank.

[dwchen]

In 2017 alone China spent over $675 billion into education.
That is Philippine and Malaysia entire annual GDP combined.
Yeah... Education is the core key before anything else when talking about poverty.

[robertschlesinger]

Absolutely amazing. What could be a more noble goal than the elimination of poverty? The U.S. should follow China's lead in eliminating poverty.

[tonyeclau]

It's admirable that China is actively helping its poor.

[afunguynamedkawhi]

Because the Chinese government is competent and focused.😎😎

[Abbu_Jaan]

WE INDIANS HAVE A LOT TO LEARN FROM CHINA

[CTOInformation]

rich and independent culture, hard-working mentality, right government/political system, good leadership selection system
without Extreme populism and empty talk
s.

[MelonOnion]

Some Americans need to learn how to hold their jealously. Some Americans just cannot see any developing country to make any progress, crystal clear.

[Wintry_Jasmine]

China had committed n target reducing of poverty’s. China makes it happen the target they’ve committed 👍

[nknnithinabc]

Kudos China, may the other countries of the world learn something from you.

[victorchew]

Proud to be a oversea Chinese. We believe China can help other 3rd world nations to alleviate poverty through the BRI.

[yzhang]

China to fully eliminate poverty by 2020 !!! This is a great achievement for humanity!!!

[abcabc-uvce]

China do something good and the result are praiseworthy.
Western media: it is not free real estate.

[suzanahongroque]

Amazing how the chinese goverment is taking care of theirs Citizens <3 Im so proud of China <3 <3 <3