After years of struggle and effort, China has finally fulfilled its generational mission to eliminate absolute poverty. China Daily's foreign reporters Jocelyn Eikenburg and Matt Bossons traveled across the country to discover the stories behind people's efforts to overcome poverty.

In this video, Matt travels to Sanjiang county, Liuzhou city of South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, where he learns not only how to pick tea, but also how these tiny green leaves help locals live a much better life. Check out the video to learn more.