By connecting Colombians with the world, Chinese telecoms firms are doing a great job in facilitating the Colombian government's anti-poverty drive, one of its main missions.

ZTE Corp, for instance, China's leading telecoms equipment manufacturer, has said it is committed to reducing poverty in the South American country by supplying mobile devices and business services, promoting Internet access, and connecting people together.

"ZTE is contributing to supplying devices and services to improve the economy and develop the country. We offer training programs for the Colombian people and create job opportunities," said Zhu Yu, deputy-director of after-sales service at ZTE for Colombia.