The Westerner

A First-hand Look At China's War On Poverty

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alleviating poverty has been a central goal of China's public policy for decades.

Key Points: 
  • LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alleviating poverty has been a central goal of China's public policy for decades.
  • The book explores the historic, cultural and philosophical roots of old China's meritocratic government and how its ancient Chinese ethics have led to modern Chinese socialism's stance that poverty amidst plenty is immoral.
  • Brown explores the potential for adopting China's practices in other nations, including replicating China's successes in developing countries.
  • Brown addresses prevalent misperceptions about China's growing global presence and why other developing nations must address historic, systemic causes of poverty and inequity before they can undertake sustainable poverty alleviation measures of their own.