On Monday, China Media Group (CMG) unveiled the top 10 rural revitalization milestones on the Chinese mainland in 2025. Here's the lowdown in simple, upbeat style!
1. Policy Power-Up 🌟: The CPC's Recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan, adopted at the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, put agriculture, rural areas and rural residents center stage. Target? Fast-track agricultural and rural modernization for a thriving countryside.
2. Eco-Civilization Anniversary 🌿: This year marks the 20th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets' concept. First shared in Yucun, a former mining village in east Zhejiang Province in the Chinese mainland, it transformed the area into a model of sustainable tourism and ecological renewal.
3. Academic Shoutout 🎓: Earlier this year, President Xi extended congratulations to China Agricultural University on its 120th anniversary, urging it to nurture a new generation of agri-experts passionate about feeding the nation.
4. Grain Records 🌾: The Chinese mainland's grain production topped 1.4 trillion jin for the first time in 2024. This year, output hit about 1.42975 trillion jin, up 1.2% – proof that food security remains rock solid.
5. Long-Term Roadmaps 🛣️: The Chinese mainland unveiled two major plans: one for boosting agricultural strength (2024-2035) and another for comprehensive rural revitalization (2024-2027). By 2027, rural modernization should see major gains; by 2035, decisive strides toward a fully revitalized countryside.
6. Central Document No. 1 📜: The first policy statement of 2025 focused squarely on agriculture, rural areas and farmers. It calls for deeper efforts to consolidate the agricultural foundation and push forward all-around rural revitalization.
7. Tech & Health Upgrades 🏥📶: In the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), every county is now on gigabit networks, every township has 5G and every village has broadband. Rural tap water coverage hit 96%, 2,199 counties formed medical consortia, and over 95% of village clinics joined medical insurance.
8. Poverty Alleviation Transition 🤝: The five-year transition after lifting millions out of poverty wrapped up this year. Achievements are consolidated, relapse prevention is in place, and ongoing support is woven into the rural revitalization strategy.
9. Legal Landmark 🏛️: The Law on Rural Collective Economic Organizations took effect, defining legal person status, property management and income distribution for collective economic groups. This is a milestone in formalizing rural governance.
10. Culture & Civility 🎭: The first conference on rural social etiquette and civility was held, and the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, with six other departments, issued the 'Work Plan for Enriching Rural Culture Through Literature and Art' (2025-2027). Expect a boost in vibrant rural culture and harmonious communities.
Together, these milestones show how the Chinese mainland is sowing seeds for a brighter rural future. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚜✨
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CMG reveals top 10 news on China's rural revitalization in 2025
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