Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB), has lauded China's development achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, calling them a powerful example for countries of the Global South seeking a path of independent and sustainable development.
In an exclusive interview with China Media Group (CMG) in Shanghai on Monday, Rousseff highlighted China's transformation into the world's second-largest economy and its global leadership in advanced sectors such as electronics, green technology, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence.
"In recent years, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved remarkable accomplishments. It has become the world's second-largest economy, strengthened its position as the leading manufacturing powerhouse, and taken a leading role in innovation in areas such as electronic technology, green technology -- such as electric vehicles -- and artificial intelligence. Here, I would like to highlight one historic achievement: the complete eradication of extreme poverty in China," said Rousseff.
Rousseff also credited China's progress to the guiding principles of its leadership and governance.
"I believe these achievements and advancements reflect the efforts of the Chinese government and, more importantly, embody President Xi Jinping's governance philosophy. His thinking is rooted in both theoretical construction and practical experience, and it is tailored to China's own national conditions, driving the progress of socialism with Chinese characteristics. At the same time, it sets an outstanding example for countries of the Global South that are searching for a suitable development path -- because China has built its path in an autonomous and sustainable way. And that is exactly what the Global South aspires to: forging development paths that are independent and sustainable," she said.
NDB president praises China's development model as aspiration for Global South
