poverty alleviation

Xiaomi is giving away 100,000 free tea offerings at its Xiaomi Home stores in China starting August 16th. The “Happiness Tea Gift” supports poverty alleviation in Guizhou’s Mazhai Village, sourcing tea from local gardens. Xiaomi has also aided the village with appliances, installation services, and mobile phone support. The company supports 24.7 acres of tea gardens, with the harvest comprising the tea gifts distributed nationwide to over 2,000 stores, available while supplies last.

Online discussions, sparked by Indian netizens, focused on China’s slow trains versus high-speed rail. However, these “poverty alleviation” trains, operating for decades with extremely low fares, are vital social welfare services. They connect impoverished counties, serve as lifelines for rural communities in mountainous regions for education, healthcare, and trade, and are a crucial part of China’s inclusive development strategy, despite operating at a loss.