China's know-how to help Myanmar alleviate poverty

Beijing assists neighbor with its experience through pilot project

NAY PYI TAW - "When I was pregnant, I had to walk a long way to fetch water. Now I'm so happy to see a well being dug here," said Thei Ma, mother of two, holding her 3-month-old baby girl in her arms.

Thei lives in Min Pyin, a village in Lewe township, which, together with Aye Chan Thar village in Tatkon, is receiving financial and technical assistance from China under a pilot project for rural poverty reduction launched in February.