How China eliminated poverty – sharing the experience


Chinese girls holding flowers, ribbons and flags were part of the 10,000-strong welcoming troop waiting at Beijing airport in 1974 to greet Malaysia's first delegation to China, which was led by Tun Abdul Razak Hussein. Photo provided by Chu Chee Chuan, one of 15 Malaysian journalists witnessing the establishment of Malaysia-China diplomatic ties. -Filepic/The Star

How does China eliminate poverty? This is one of the many questions that Malaysian friends from all walks of life often ask me ever since I assumed office as ambassador to Malaysia.

In February this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), through the joint efforts of the whole nation, China has eliminated extreme poverty. Recently, China released a white paper titled “Poverty Alleviation: China’s Experience and Contribution” to share its experience in poverty alleviation.

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