China refutes 'pulling up the ladder' narrative By ZHANG YUNBI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-09 16:34

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/09/WS6aa11a06e4b06d4aa055d293.html China never "pulls up the ladder" for any country's development, instead it strives to build ladders through efforts including the Belt and Road Initiative, technology sharing, and zero tariffs, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday, refuting claims that China is impeding Global South countries' development.