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Xi Jinping Announces $2 Billion China Support for Developing Countries

Addressing a UN summit on development goals, Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to establish a $2 billion fund to assist developing countries and to significantly increase investment.

Xi Jinping said investment would reach $12 billion over the next 15 years.

He also said China would cancel debts to the world’s least developed nations, including small island nations.

Beijing, the Chinese leader added, would assist in 600 overseas projects in the next five years and offer more scholarships.

“Looking around the world, the peace and development remain the two major themes of the times,” Xi Jinping said.

“To solve various global challenges, including the recent refugee crisis in Europe, the fundamental solutions lie in seeking peace and realizing development.

“Facing with various challenges and difficulties, we must keep hold of the key of the development. Only the development can eliminate the causes of the conflicts.”

Xi Jinping’s pledges of aid give a big boost to the launch of the UN’s new Global Goals for Sustainable Development – the day after all members states committed themselves to a hugely ambitious program.

The plan aims to eradicate poverty and hunger by 2030.

It was China’s extraordinary record shifting so many families out the ranks of the poor which ensured that the overall global record in poverty reduction under the previous Millennium Development Goals was substantial.

Now China is offering to help other countries – particularly in Africa.

This new initiative also suggests China is willing to take on more of the responsibilities that go with its status as emerging superpower.

Diane A. Wade

Diane is a perfectionist. She enjoys searching the internet for the hottest events from around the world and writing an article about it. The details matter to her, so she makes sure the information is easy to read and understand. She likes traveling and history, especially ancient history. Being a very sociable person she has a blast having barbeque with family and friends.

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