Chasing the Chinese Dream

The book delves into the evolution of anti-poverty strategies in China from 1949 to the present, highlighting the shift from simple aid to Xi Jinping's precision poverty alleviation aimed at eradicating absolute poverty by 2020. It features interviews with diverse Chinese citizens and leaders, revealing the complexities of poverty alleviation efforts. The text discusses the philosophical roots of meritocratic governance and the importance of a people-centered approach. Additionally, it considers how China's experiences could inform poverty reduction strategies in other developing nations, emphasizing the need to address systemic causes of poverty.