A China story: Three keys to the poverty exit - technology, transport and tourism

Koh King Kee in Wuyuan county, Jiangxi province, in 2017. - China Daily/Asian News Network

BEIJING, Aug 31 (China Daily/ANN): A Malaysian's abiding memory of China from decades ago underpins his faith in the country's determination to rid itself of poverty and serve as a model for the world

Editor's note: As China aims to eliminate extreme poverty and be a "moderately prosperous society" (xiaokang shehui) in time for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China next year, we talk to leading experts for their take on the country's commitment.