UN chief hails success in poverty alleviation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated China on its success in eliminating extreme poverty in rural areas, and he said the notable accomplishment is a significant contribution to realizing a better and more prosperous world as envisioned by the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

In a letter to President Xi Jinping made public on Tuesday, Guterres extended his sincere congratulations to Xi and the Chinese government on the country's successful efforts in the fight against absolute poverty.

"I commend you for your vision and leadership," he wrote.