在21世纪到来之前，中国将消除绝对贫困现象，使全国农村现有6500万左右的贫困人口最终解决温饱问题。届时，中国共产党将带领全国人民甩掉赤贫帽子，使中国进入新世纪之后，有一个更高的发展基础。这是中国共产党人和中国政府向全国人民和全世界作出的庄重承诺。1996年中央扶 Before the 21st century, China will eliminate the phenomenon of absolute poverty and eventually solve the problem of food and clothing for the existing population of about 65 million in rural areas. By then, the Chinese Communist Party will lead the people across the country in ridding itself of the poverty line and will have a higher basis for development after China has entered the new century. This is a solemn promise made by the Chinese Communists and the Chinese government to the entire nation and the entire world. Central support in 1996