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Beijing doesn't want China's poorest citizens to slide back into poverty.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued a notice that targets boosting the incomes of people who have been "lifted out" of poverty.
Some context: In November 2020, Xi Jinping declared victory in...