China debuts new gov't body to propel rural vitalization

People pose for a photo in front of the new national administration for rural vitalization in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 25, 2021. China unveiled a new government body for the promotion of rural vitalization on Thursday as the world's most populous country declared an end to absolute poverty, shifting its policy focus to further boosting rural areas. The new national administration for rural vitalization is the successor to the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development, which focused on overseeing China's poverty alleviation efforts. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)