Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on September 9. A reporter asked: We have noticed some recent hype about China “drawing ladders”. They think that China only cares about its own development and has taken away the “ladders” of other southern countries. What comments does the speaker have on the “ladder drawing theory”? Mao Ning said that China will never take away the “ladder” of any country's development, but is committed to taking the “ladder.” We help the co-building countries make up for infrastructure shortcomings through high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”. We provide cost-effective industrial equipment and technological products, share experience and technology, and help southern countries reduce industrial development costs. Mao Ning stressed that it is the undertone of China's value in developing foreign cooperation, and the so-called “drawing the ladder” statement has no market in southern countries. China will always uphold the concept of mutual benefit, win-win situation and common development, be a reliable partner of Southern countries, and help revitalize the global South through its own development.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on September 9. A reporter asked: We have noticed some recent hype about China “drawing ladders”. They think that China only cares about its own development and has taken away the “ladders” of other southern countries. What comments does the speaker have on the “ladder drawing theory”? Mao Ning said that China will never take away the “ladder” of any country's development, but is committed to taking the “ladder.” We help the co-building countries make up for infrastructure shortcomings through high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”. We provide cost-effective industrial equipment and technological products, share experience and technology, and help southern countries reduce industrial development costs. Mao Ning stressed that it is the undertone of China's value in developing foreign cooperation, and the so-called “drawing the ladder” statement has no market in southern countries. China will always uphold the concept of mutual benefit, win-win situation and common development, be a reliable partner of Southern countries, and help revitalize the global South through its own development.