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How China and Southeast Asian countries reduce their poverty? |
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Answer» China has stepped up its overseas aid massively in recent years, a trend that has seen the China Development Bank become the world's largest lender. China invested in agriculture to reduce poverty and successful agricultural projects were built up from the grass roots. These were not top-down solutions. "The Chinese government and World Food Programme selected the successful agricultural projects and implemented them throughout the nation. Think of the soft power China would gain if it focused this ability and exported it. African and Southeast Asian governments are negotiating with Beijing for Chinese participation in agricultural projects. It helps China have a positive image across all strata of society, not just the top leadership [in these countries]. To protect China's interests and those of Chinese citizens abroad, it's in China's interest to invest in soft infrastructure in developing countries. |
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