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BEIJING, Dec. 31-- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a New Year speech in Beijing to ring in 2020, pledging to achieve the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects in the "milestone" year. Xi pledged to lift all rural residents living below the current poverty line out of poverty and eliminate poverty in all poor counties. "The year of 2020 is crucial in winning the anti-poverty battle," Xi said. "The clarion has sounded. We must work together and work hard... to secure a victory in the battle against poverty." Xi also extended best wishes to Hong Kong and Hong Kong compatriots. | 
