YANGON, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- China's experience in poverty reduction, rural development, industrialization and technological advancement offers useful lessons for developing countries, a Myanmar expert has said.
Naing Swe Oo, a senior advisory board member of the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies, told Xinhua during an interview on Saturday that China's rapid development over the past decades demonstrates how developing countries can draw on its experience and adapt relevant lessons to their own national contexts.
He highlighted China's work in poverty alleviation, rural job creation, the development of model villages and towns, and the building of industrial and high‑tech hubs. These endeavours serve as examples for developing countries seeking to lift living standards and bolster their economies.
On trade, he noted that a key lesson for Myanmar is to move past exports of raw materials and semi‑finished goods, develop higher value‑added products, and secure a stronger position within global supply chains.
Naing Swe Oo also underscored the importance of human resource development, noting that Myanmar should pursue more scholarship opportunities at Chinese universities to cultivate skilled talent and boost its technological capabilities. ■