Are there still poor people in China?If so, how poor are the poor?How poor is it?
As a country with a long history and a large population, poverty is inevitable. Despite China's rapid economic growth in recent years, there are still some regions and populations below the poverty line.
According to the standards published by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's poverty line is divided into two grades: one is the absolute poverty line, that is, the annual income per person is less than 2,300 yuan;The second is the relative poverty line, that is, the annual income of each person is less than 50% of the national per capita income. Due to differences in the level of economic development and the cost of living in different regions, the poverty standard also varies from place to place.
In order to understand the poverty situation in China more intuitively, we can look at this problem from the following aspects:
First, the living conditions of the poor are very difficult. They often live in remote areas with poor infrastructure and poor transportation, and lack basic public services such as education and health care. Due to their extremely low income levels, they are often unable to meet their basic needs, let alone enjoy a modern lifestyle.
Second, the poor face extremely high health risks. Their physical health is generally poor due to poor living conditions. The lack of basic medical facilities and medicines in many impoverished areas has led to the ravages of common and frequent diseases. In addition, the poor face malnutrition, lack of education and employment opportunities. These problems not only affect their quality of life, but also limit their development potential. Here are two examples from my personal experience:
One time I went to a remote village to visit a friend, and I found that life was very difficult for the local residents. Their houses are dilapidated and lack basic furniture and household items. The children were in rags and malnourished. The local medical facilities are also very backward, and many villagers cannot get timely treatment when they are sick. This kind of poverty situation is poignant, and it has also made me deeply aware of the importance of China's poverty alleviation work.
Another time, I met a migrant worker in the city. He told me that he hadn't been home for the Chinese New Year for several years because he didn't have enough money to get home. He worked long hours each day, was paid very little, and was often in arrears. He also said that the environment in his factory was poor and his working hours were irregular, but he had to endure it in silence. The plight of this migrant worker is a source of helplessness and sympathy, and it also reflects the gap between the rich and the poor in Chinese society.
Tackling poverty in China requires a comprehensive approach. ** It is necessary to increase investment in poverty-stricken areas and strengthen the development of public services such as infrastructure construction, education, and medical care. Develop more equitable and sustainable social policies to improve the income levels and quality of life of the poor. All sectors of society should also actively participate in poverty alleviation work, and provide help and support to the poor through donations, donations, volunteer services, etc.
In addition to the efforts of ** and all sectors of society, the poor themselves also need to take active action. They can improve their quality and employability and increase their income by participating in skills training, education and Xi, etc.