China best-placed to take lead in reducing global poverty

With the US and Europe rolling back their foreign aid commitments,only China can fill the vacuum, say Asit K Biswas and Kris Hartley.

Last month, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation released a status report, tracking progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The data, highlighting efforts to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce premature deaths, was also intended to cajole.