Commentary There are two very different ways to help the poor. One is beloved of the left, but doesn’t work. The other is favored by the right and is effective alright, but it’s rarely defended on this ground. Let me explain. The left liberals want to help the poverty-stricken directly. They want to throw money…

Commentary Beijing’s mouthpiece, the People’s Daily, has described the ruling Communist Party’s poverty alleviation efforts in an article on April 7 as “fulfilling a solemn commitment and creating a miracle on earth.” The message from state media came a day after the State Council Information Office of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) released a white paper titled,…

Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) media repeatedly reported last month that the goal of alleviating poverty in 2020 has been reached. The CCP’s spokesperson called it a contribution to the world—a small praise that Party leader Xi Jinping needs at this time in order to maintain his authority while facing pressures both at home…