Juncao is a highly resilient and ecologically friendly crop that can be used to cultivate mushrooms and feed animals. Since juncao was introduced as part of China's south cooperation more than two decades ago, it has helped to effectively alleviate poverty and preserve the environment in over a hundred countries where the grass is farmed.

It has been more than 70 years since China started its foreign aid and international development corporation. There have been great achievements, but also loud criticisms. So how does China's international aid differ from conventional ones? What success stories and lessons can we learn? And why do western media hype Chinese projects as debt traps?