2nd LD-Writethru-Xinhua Headlines: From poverty alleviation to rural vitalization, China ushers in new stage of rural development

BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Building on a major victory in poverty alleviation, China is ready for a new stage in agricultural and rural development. The country is shifting its focus of rural work to all-round rural vitalization.

Solving issues related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers is the top priority for the Communist Party of China (CPC), Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed.