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Lecture notes by Dr. G Xiao Global Classroom Lecture Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth in China By Geng XIAO gxiao@ gxiao@ China’s Legacy and Reform Strategy Legacy of the Chinese Civilizationand the China Puzzle 200 years ago, which country had the largest economy in the world? (UK? US? China?) What was China’s historical economic performance? Compared to the Roman Empire 2000 years ago Compared to Europe about 600 years ago China had a seven-fold increase in population from 1400 to 1950 China’s lead in technological invention included: Water mills, harnesses for horses, paper