China’s Role in Fighting Global Poverty

In this interview, Professor Thomas Pogge (Yale University, Director of the Global Justice Program) discusses the realities of global poverty, the reliability of international statistics, and China’s role in poverty alleviation. He reflects on the successes and limitations of China’s domestic policies, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the ethical responsibilities of both governments and citizens in addressing inequality.

 

📌 Topics covered in this conversation:

• Why official poverty and hunger data underestimate the real problem

• The role of China in global poverty reduction

• Differences between Western development aid and China’s infrastructure-based approach

• Ethical responsibilities of wealthy nations and global institutions

• How international structures could be reformed to reduce poverty