As the Communist Party of China convenes its 20th National Congress in Beijing, global voices are weighing in on topics shaping Asia's largest economy. Brazilian international trade veteran Valmor Comim sat down with CGTN to share his unique perspective on China's poverty reduction strategies – and why they've earned his respect. 💼
With nearly two decades of China experience under his belt, Comim speaks from deep immersion. After first arriving in 2005, he earned an MBA and PhD through scholarships from the Chinese mainland's Ministry of Commerce. 🎓 His academic journey at the University of International Business and Economics gave him front-row seats to China's transformational policies.
\"What struck me most was seeing rural communities uplifted through targeted support,\" Comim told interviewers. Through his work with Chinese companies and direct observations in rural areas, he witnessed how programs addressed specific local needs rather than applying blanket solutions. 🌾
The trade expert particularly commended China's approach as \"respectful to people's dignity\" – creating sustainable opportunities rather than temporary handouts. With 800 million lifted out of poverty since 1978 according to World Bank data, Comim's insights offer fresh global context to domestic policies now being highlighted at the historic CPC congress. 🌐
