This report is a joint report by the Government of China and the UN system in China providing a comprehensive assessment on the progress of China in attaining the MDGs. It is an updated version of the 2003 MDG Report. The report finds that China continues its progress, and at the same time identifies the key challenges and potential gaps that China now faces as it takes on the Xiao Kang Challenge. It also points out some of the specific directions that China needs to focus on in reaching the MDG goals.

The report is a result of strong partnership between China and the UN.