The problem of rural poverty has developed over a longed historical period. Poverty used to be a serious issue in many areas where the poor population was enormous. Hence, it calls for a long process of hard work to eradicate poverty.

• 中国农村的贫困问题是历史上长期形成的，不少地方贫困问题非常严重，贫困面很大，消除贫困必然是一个长期的奋斗过程。