On Sept. 9, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing will not 'pull the ladder' on other countries' development and will instead 'build ladders' via high‑quality Belt and Road cooperation. China will help partners close infrastructure gaps, supply cost‑competitive industrial equipment and technology, and share know‑how to lower industrial development costs. Mao said claims China is withdrawing support have no traction in the Global South and pledged Beijing will remain a relia

On Sept. 9, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing will not 'pull the ladder' on other countries' development and will instead 'build ladders' via high‑quality Belt and Road cooperation. China will help partners close infrastructure gaps, supply cost‑competitive industrial equipment and technology, and share know‑how to lower industrial development costs. Mao said claims China is withdrawing support have no traction in the Global South and pledged Beijing will remain a reliable partner to support Global South revitalization.