Lankao County's success in poverty alleviation proves China's ability to achieve prosperity

Visitors take photos of a paulownia tree planted by Jiao Yulu, a Party cadre widely known by Chinese people, in Lankao County, central China's Henan Province, April 24, 2019. Lankao County had been poor throughout history and suffered from frequent floods and sandstorms for centuries. Local authorities in Lankao County have been exploring ways to eliminate poverty such as hiring elite cadres, exercising strict supervision and carrying out financial reform over the past years. Lankao County's success in eliminating poverty is new proof of China's strong capability in leading the whole nation towards prosperity. (Xinhua/Gu Lilin)