Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Kristen A. Cordell Source: Getty Summary: Chinaâs development assistance strategy should be evaluated not only by Beijingâs rhetorical commitments to sustainability and accountability, but also by its potential to impact the implementation of large-scale projects overseas. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Check your email for details on your request. China has long presented its views on major policy issues for public consumption through white papers, and the issue of development assistance is no different. China has released three white papers defining its approach to foreign assistance: in 2011, 2014, and most recently in January 2021. The latest document—much longer than its predecessors—is China’s first white paper on development since overhauling crucial aspects of its development approach in 2018.