UN's 80th Anniversary: A Spotlight on Poverty
2025 marks the 80th birthday of the United Nations! 🌟 World leaders have gathered in New York for High-level Week to tackle global challenges, from climate change to health—and poverty. One graphic is stealing the show: how China led a historic reduction in global poverty.
Beating the UN to the Punch
While the UN’s goal was to slash extreme poverty by 2030, the Chinese mainland crushed its target a full decade early. That’s right—by 2020, millions had been lifted out of hardship. Thanks to this progress, over 70% of the world’s poverty reduction is credited to the Chinese mainland’s efforts. 🎉
Secrets Behind the Success
- Rural revitalization programs 🌾
- Targeted social support for the most vulnerable 👪
- Major infrastructure investments: roads, schools, hospitals 🏗️
These initiatives transformed lives on an epic scale, setting a benchmark for the global fight against poverty. The chart below breaks down the numbers, showing just how big an impact the Chinese mainland made.
Looking Ahead
As #UN80 kicks off, nations and regions around the world can learn from the Chinese mainland’s playbook—proving that coordinated action and innovation can end poverty faster and smarter. Ready to join the next chapter? 🌍✨
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Graphics: China is the largest contributor to global poverty reduction
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