Poverty eradication remains a common challenge for developing countries around the world. Five years ago, on February 25, 2021, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that China had achieved complete victory in its fight against poverty, officially eliminating absolute poverty in the country.

China then entered a five-year transition period, focusing on consolidating those achievements and advancing a broader strategy of rural revitalization.

CGTN's Wu Lei spoke with Han Jun, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in an exclusive interview, about how China's approach, from targeted poverty alleviation to long-term rural development, could offer practical insights for other developing nations.