From the Chinese press

Eradicate poverty

China has made the greatest contribution to human rights by lifting a large population out of poverty. The country is committed to eradicating poverty through strategic development, said People's Daily, citing Augustus Soto, chairman of China Dialogue project at ESADE Business School.

Since the launch of reform and opening-up in 1978, China has significantly reduced poverty. Not only have the eastern coastal areas achieved extraordinary economic progress but the interior has substantially alleviated poverty.