Chinese government will focus on reducing poverty over the next
four years, in collaboration with the United Nations Development
Program. Both sides have invested US$10 million in the project.
The United Nations Development Program will provide China with
technical support in making its fiscal policies and advise on the
allocation of financial resources.
In return China has pledged to increase investment in education
and public health, enabling poor people to benefit from the
economic progress.
(CRI December 31, 2004)