"We should keep putting to good use the ability to mobilize forces for a common cause," Chinese President Xi Jinping said. This is a political strength that's entailed by our country's socialist system, enabling us to develop a common will and coordinate our moves in the fight against poverty, Xi said.

He made the remarks during a gathering to mark China's eradication of extreme poverty on Thursday. Numerous facts have demonstrated the strength of China's socialist system under the Party's leadership to take on challenges and overcome obstacles, Xi said. "As long as we adhere to the leadership of the Party and the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, more successes like the poverty alleviation campaign will be achieved and greater victories will be declared."