What has been the progress in targeted poverty alleviation efforts in Tibet? Qizhala:

In 2016, the poverty alleviation programs were based on developing competitive industries, relocating people living in inhospitable areas, and improving education in accordance with the Central Government’s strategy. Compensating those affected by ecological conservation efforts and guaranteeing basic living standards for people unable to work were also factored in.

We saw to it that precise aid targets were identified, locally specific programs were adopted and the use of funds was optimized.

We also shored up weak links. Apart from strengthening leadership, improving supporting measures, increasing investment and implementing a responsibility system, we focused on developing competitive indus- tries since they are essential to addressing poverty. We don’t rely solely on favorable state policies and financial support in the anti-poverty drive.

Let me give you an example. There is a beautiful village along the Lhasa River called Sanyou, or the Three Haves. It means villagers here possess three important things: a house, industry and health. The village, a settlement for people relocated from impoverished areas, was built in three months.

In July 2016, over 700 villagers from 184 households in 10 impoverished villages in Quxu County moved into their new houses in Sanyou. Cooperation between companies, cooperatives and households is improving villagers’ livelihoods. Relocated villagers are living a better life as they can now work in these different businesses without having to