Expert says planned economic growth helps millions gain footing
China’s experience in tackling poverty, a priority laid out by top leaders, should be shared by the world, said an expert with a think tank based in Thailand.
The country has done “marvelously well” in tackling poverty over the past years, said Kriengsak Chareonwongsak, president of Thailand’s Institute of Future Studies for Development.
Its battle against poverty has not only reduced the number of poor people in the nation, but also helped bring down the level of poverty globally, he said.
“China’s experience can be valuable and we should learn from China humbly,” said Kriengsak, who also is a prime ministerial adviser and chairman of Thailand’s NationBuilding Institute International.
Premier Li Keqiang said in his Government Work Report, delivered at the opening of the first session of the 13th National People’s Congress on March 5, that targeted poverty alleviation is one of the country’s three tough tasks this year and that the government is ready to lift another 10 million people above the poverty line this year.
He noted that 68 million people had escaped poverty since 2012, when the Communist Party of China held its 18th National Congress. President Xi Jinping has also encouraged the country to be resolute in eradicating absolute poverty by 2020.