Among that, income gap caused by certain unfair competition was particularly acute. Though the imputed rent of owner-occupied property in China is significantly underestimated and the calculation methods of household income needs to be further optimized, China’s Gini coefficient remains at a high level, which deserves high attention. Currently, China is facing the critical task of winning the battle against poverty.
Even when the phased-in objective is achieved, poverty alleviation will still remain a long-term social undertaking. Regional gap is also distinct. Marked imbalance in economic development exists between the eastern and western regions as well as between the southern and northern regions. Some old industrial areas and resource-dependent cities in particular are faced with the huge pressure of unsustainable development.