China’s remarkable achievements in poverty reduction have become a source of inspiration and a practical guide for nations in the Global South striving for modernization. This was the central theme of the Global South Modernization Forum held in Beijing on November 24, 2025. The event, titled ‘China’s Fight Against Extreme Poverty and the Global South’s Poverty Reduction Initiatives,’ brought together Chinese and international officials, scholars, and representatives from various organizations to discuss China’s strategies and their applicability to other developing countries. Maierdan Mugaiti, Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, highlighted the people-centered, science-based, and context-specific nature of China’s poverty reduction policies, which have been instrumental in lifting over 800 million people out of poverty over the past four decades. Siddharth Chatterjee, United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, praised China’s efforts, noting that the country’s success accounts for more than 70% of global poverty reduction. The forum also showcased specific initiatives, such as the Juncao technology, which has been introduced in 109 countries and has benefited over 35,000 households in Rwanda alone. The event underscored China’s commitment to global development through the Global Development Initiative, which has mobilized over $23 billion in development funds and supported more than 1,800 projects in the Global South.