China
Since 1994, China's economy has grown at an annual rate of almost
10%, which has had a huge impact on reducing poverty. However,
almost 500 million people still live below the international poverty
line, and they remain vulnerable, especially if they become ill.
Poverty is increasingly concentrated among ethnic minorities, the
elderly and people with disabilities.
China faces many challenges including: increasing poor people’s
access to basic services such as education and health; dealing with
growing inequality; providing jobs for the 12 million annual
entrants to the labour market; and managing increased environmental
degradation and water scarcity. At the same time,
China is becoming increasingly involved in international
development, particularly in Africa.
Find out more in Key facts: China.
DFID’s main challenges in China are:
- education
- health and HIV/AIDS
- water and sanitation
- international development issues.
How we've helped
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From providing emergency shelter to sharing expertise - how DFID helped with the reconstruction and relief efforts after the devastating earthquake of May 2008.
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By changing what they put into their soil, China's farmers can benefit the environment AND boost their profits.
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How expectant mothers in China's most disadvantaged villages are finally getting clinics good enough to give birth in.
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In a drought-stricken region of northern China, UK and Chinese scientists are paying serious attention to the weather. Looking to see what the future holds for the country's climate, they're also hoping to discover what science can do about it now.
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