A poverty alleviation-themed animated drawing created by a Jilin International Studies University student. [Photo/WeChat account of Jilin International Studies University]

The year 2020 is being seen as the decisive year for poverty alleviation in China and poverty alleviation was also a focus during this year's "two sessions" -- the third session of the 13th National People's Congress and the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference -- held from May 21 to 28, according to officials.

During the sessions, Jilin International Studies University in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, held a comics exhibition themed on poverty alleviation, showcasing more than 60 works created by its students.

University officials said that 19 works were singled out by media including sina.com.cn and others.

This image succinctly portrays the progress being made in poverty reduction in China. [Photo/WeChat account of Jilin International Studies University]

A jaunty, upbeat graphic shows how impoverished people are lifting themselves out of poverty. [Photo/WeChat account of Jilin International Studies University]