Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the Maonan people to strive to make their life more prosperous. He made the remarks in response to a letter from Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Xi said he was pleased to know that all Maonan people have shaken off poverty and their lives have improved significantly. He also called on the whole nation to keep up their efforts as the poverty eradication campaign has entered the final stage.