"Finishing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects is our solemn commitment to the people, and it must be realized." -- Xi

The Chinese government has pledged that all rural residents living below the current poverty line will be lifted out of poverty by the end of this year.

China's significant achievements last year and its pledge to unswervingly uphold world peace and promote common development have been highly appreciated by global experts.

Accelerating changes around the world may have a profound influence on the Chinese economy, but 2020 will still be a year full of highlights for China, said experts.

In the first 11 months of 2019, the value of stocks and bonds held by foreign investors in China surpassed $100 billion, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

Short-video platforms are becoming a place for people not only to seek entertainment, but also to gain knowledge.

With more high-speed railway lines being open and operated in China, many provinces have built high-speed railway networks between their prefecture-level cities.