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Why is Shibadong Village transforming?

After a decade of development, Shibadong village has undergone a monumental transformation thanks to China's targeted poverty alleviation programs.

Where is Shibadong in China?

Located in Shuanglong township of Huayuan county in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Hunan province, Shibadong used to be a poverty-stricken village, where 57 percent of its residents lived below the poverty line before 2013.

Is Shibadong a 'targeted poverty alleviation'?

I thought my life was doomed, and I became addicted to alcohol," Long said. In 2013, Shibadong Village had a daunting poverty incidence rate of 57 percent, with an average per capita net income of only 1,668 yuan. The concept of "targeted poverty alleviation" has changed the fate of the village as well as Long's life.

Is Shibadong a 'landmark' in China's poverty reduction efforts?

A group of media persons had come all the way from Laos to this small ethnic Miao village, tucked away in the Wuling Mountains, to learn about the secrets to China's poverty reduction success. Shibadong Village is viewed as a "landmark" in China's poverty reduction efforts.

How did Shibadong get out of poverty?

The village was lifted out of poverty in 2017. Its annual income per person exceeded 20,000 RMB ($2,800) in 2021, more than 10 times compared to that in 2013. Shibadong set forth a model of developing rural industries, that's been followed nationwide.

Where is Shibadong Village?

Shibadong Village is located in the Wuling Mountain Area, then one of China's 14 contiguous impoverished areas, in central China's Hunan Province. At the time, the area was known for low per-capita income and fragile environmental conditions. Since 2012, Xi has visited all 14 contiguous impoverished areas.