Official learns language of compassion to aid families

Regular home visits and attending important occasions help enhance ties with impoverished villagers

When asked to sum up his life as a grassroots cadre tasked with eradicating poverty, Qu Jia thought for a moment and then said it was tough but rewarding.

Since being appointed as the Party secretary of Zilinshan, an impoverished village in southwestern China's Guizhou province, in August 2017, Qu has experienced a fair share of stress and success.