On November 1, the 69th formation day of Kerala, the LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared that the state has "ended extreme poverty". The rare feat has received praise from China.

Lauding the communist government in the state, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong posted on X, "Warm congratulations to Kerala on its historic achievement in ending extreme poverty."

"To eliminate poverty is the common mission of humanity," he added.

Thank you @China_Amb_India for the warm greetings on Kerala Piravi. Kerala's achievement in eradicating extreme poverty reflects our shared commitment to social justice and human dignity. Your kind words of encouragement are deeply appreciated. https://t.co/lQo8yTCILg — Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) November 1, 2025

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