Redrawing the Poverty Line

<正>A new threshold means more than 100 million impoverished people will be eligible for government assistance as China continues to battle poverty The Chinese Government has decided to set the nation’s poverty line at an annual per-capita net income     

ROOTING OUT POVERTY

正China is determined to eradicate poverty across the nation by 2020Since the rural population of China accounts for about 50 percent of the country’s total,poverty alleviation measures in rural areas has long been one of the major concerns of the Chinese Government."Poverty alleviation endeavors must be carried out in a precise manner,with different measures rolled out targeting different types of people and households,"said     

The Road to Poverty Alleviation

正China’s plan to lift all of its poor people out of poverty by 2020 concerns whether the country can fulfll its goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects throughout the next five years.The Chinese Government has prioritized its poverty alleviation plan across the nation,and has already set in motion the process to improve the living standards     

Engineering China’s Science

In the midst of exceptional scientific advancements, China’s top academic institutions are receiving unprecedented attention for their contributions to the nation’s progress in science and engineering. The Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, home to the country’s top scientific think tanks, are leading the way to China’s future. Following this issue, Beijing Review will introduce a member from one of the aforementioned academies every three weeks, highlighting their achievements and presenting to readers the hardcore leaders of Chinese science and engineering development.     

WEEKLY WATCH

OPINION The Poor Need Rights Too The Chinese Government is reportedly considering raising the country's poverty line from 1,067 yuan ($152) to 1,300 yuan ($186). The proposed figure,which translates into a real daily purchasing power of $1,will bring China's poverty line up to the UN-sanctioned level for the first time.This adjustment takes into consideration not only impoverished peo- ple's needs,but also their financial capability to pay for education and medical care.     

Riding on Scientific and Technological Innovations

At the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2017,a two-step approach was put forward on building China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous,strong,democratic,culturally advanced,harmonious and beautiful by the middle of the century.The following 30 years after 2020 will offer great opportunities for the transformation of the global industrial structure.China needs to seize the chances and develop its productive forces for the rejuvena-tion of the Chinese nation.     

中华民族共同体认同的创新思考（英文）

正President Xi Jinping in the report to the 19th National Congress emphasizes an innovative thought on realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation and building a community with a shared future for mankind.A shared spiritual home for the Chinese nation is of great international significance,amid the development of the     

Dashan''''s Seven“Sins”at Beida

Ask anyone on the Chinese mainland who Dashan is, and eight out of ten will be able to tell you. Dashan is the stage name of MarkRoswell, arguably the most famous foreigner in China. He is a regular fixture on Chinese television and a culture icon across the nation.     

A HISTORIC LEAP

正Tibet shakes off absolute poverty When Polish-born Chinese journalist Israel Epstein went to Lhasa for the founding of Tibet Autonomous Region in 1965, there were only a few special flights to the Roof of the World, mostly by veteran military pilots. And it was a no-fly zone for helicopters due to the bad weather and complicated terrain.     

Garrison Communities： Living Relics of the Ming Dynast

THE Ming Dynasty （1368-1644） is regarded as a high point in Chinese civilization and historically it was certainly one of the richest and most populous empires. However, during its early period, the nation＇s economywas in a slump; large areas of arable land had been laid to waste by years of war, and most people were living in dire poverty. In order to restore the peacetime economy and strengthen the country＇s borders.     

Beijing Olympics——Striving for the Highest Quality Services

IN preparing for the Beijing Olympics,the goal has been to create a quality event with a strong Chinese flavor that will showcase the nation s history and culture to the world.As well as a sports meeting,the Beijing Olympic Games will be a diverse cultural pageant.The organizers are striving for the highest level of quality in all aspects of the Games,including the opening and closing ceremonies,media services,security,cultural events,and the organization of Beijing's infrastructure. The Beijing Olympic Games have been planned un- der the auspices of three overarching concepts:a green Olympics,a sci-tech Olympics,and a people-orientated Olympics.In practice this has meant ensuring sustainable development in the construction of venues and support- ing services,utilizing the latest and most advanced tech- nologies and promoting innovation,and upholding and enhancing the well-being and interests of people. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games will strive to realize the spirit of"One World,One Dream"by emphasizing the themes of"civi- lization"and"harmony."They will trace the evolution of Chinese civilization and its blending with the outside world,realizing a perfect combination of Chinese cultur- al and Olympic elements. The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BO- COG) has organized five Olympic cultural festivals to further the Olympic spirit. We have also organized publicity activities,such as a global tour of the Fuwa mas- cots,and an Olympic family tour of Beijing,to enhance foreigners' understanding of China and the Beijing Olympic Games.Cooperating with the Chinese Minis- try of Education,we have established 556 Olympic education teachers' schools. Meanwhile,we have organized 207 primary and middle schools in Beijing to con- duct international exchanges,to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between Chinese young people and their counterparts from around the world.     

开启新时代西北民族大学发展新征程（英文）

正The 19th National Congress holds high the banner of Xi Jinping thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era.Because education is fundamental to national rejuvenation,we must create a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation especially for its young people.Advancing ethnic higher education is our priority.Northwest     

Better Social Welfare for a Society in Transition

The development of the social welfare system, covering areas such as healthcare, support for the elderly, education, housing and poverty relief, mirrors that of the entire nation.     

REFUTING SO-CALLED DESTRUCTION OF TIBETAN CULTURE

The culture of every nation is bound to develop and make progress along with social development and progress. This is true, too, of Tibetan culture. As China furthers the cause of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, a new progressive culture will keep replacing an old and backward culture. Any attempt to impede and reverse such progress constitutes real destruction of a culture. Such an attempt can never succeed. Nor will the attempt of the Dalai Lama.     

Olympics Offer Development Opportunities

As China begins the two-year countdown to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games slated for August 8-24 in Beijing, the nation, still excited about the realization of a centennial dream, is now pondering the real benefits of hosting such an event Besides the economic returns and an expected elevation of national confidence, people hope the course of Chinese society will also see a revolutionary change. In an interview with China Business News, Wei Jizhong, President of the Beijing Olympic Economy Research Institute, comments on the issue.     

多民族的中国我是真的爱——对话“中国政府友谊奖”获得者马克·力文（英文）

正"Chinese people have great love and strong national cohesion to their nation,and I want to be a member of them."A baseball cap with the Chinese characters for his name,a large white beard,and a guitar with the pattern of the Five-Starred Red Flag are the signature of an"uncle"from Los Angeles.Mark Levine has traveled and sung songs in China for more than ten years and written lyrics with Chinese characteristics     

See-Through Budgets

A more transparent budget is needed to keep track of fiscal expenditures Just what was the massive 3 trillion yuan in revenue collected by the Chinese Government last fiscal year used for? This is a big question swirling around the conversation tables of a nation eager for answers. Most Chinese people are now increasingly aware of the right to know how governments at all levels spend their money and are     

Aging City Leads Way

The northern city of Dalian has become a model of care for the elderly that other Chinese cities are following Chinese Minister of Civil Affairs Li Xueju has called upon civil affairs agencies in the nation to learn from Dalian's diversified models for elderly care,ranging from running collectively owned and foreign-designed nursing homes to offering tax incentives to private households and companies serving the elderly     

让各民族手足相亲守望相助 以习近平同志为核心的党中央关心少数民族和民族工作纪实（英文）

正Since the 18th National Congress,the Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has paid special attention to ethnic minority populations and ethnic areas.Creating a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation is written in the Party Constitution.Under the leadership and care of the Central Committee and Comrade Xi,the people of all Chinese     

Poverty Alleviation Efforts Enter a Key Stage

<正>The Chinese Government wants to eradicate poverty by 2020.Now,two years are left for this goal to complete.Some 40 million rural poor people living in the most severely impoverished conditions remain for the government to help.The costs and challenges of accomplishing this mission are bigger than those related to helping less impoverished people,and with the limited amount of time available,the task