Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that China is confident in achieving its goal of eradicating poverty this year. 

He encouraged political advisers to find opportunities amid crisis in economic development and achieve the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and eradicating poverty.

Xi Jinping made the remarks while visiting national political advisers from the economic sector attending a joint group meeting at the third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.