With the conviction and responsibility of “serving the people selflessly”, President Xi Jinping is steering Chinese modernization forward and leading us in marching on the right path toward a better future.Ĭhinese modernization is a natural outcome of the laws governing human development. It was a choice by history and by the people. At the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) sessions last month, General Secretary Xi Jinping was again unanimously elected President of the People’s Republic of China. National rejuvenation is now on an irreversible course. The Chinese nation has achieved a great transformation from standing up and growing prosperous to becoming strong. With this, the First Centenary Goal was realized. A moderately prosperous society in all respects became a reality. The two major miracles - fast economic development and long-term social stability - continued. As of the 18th CPC National Congress, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the “acceleration button” was pressed in China’s modernization drive. ![]() We have caught up with the times in great strides.Ĭhinese modernization is the natural requirement for promoting national rejuvenation on all fronts. China has realized, in a short span of several decades, industrialization that had taken developed countries several centuries. We have put in place the world’s largest compulsory education system, social security system, and medical and health system. We have turned China from an impoverished and backward land into the world’s second largest economy, top trader in goods, biggest holder of foreign exchange reserves, and biggest manufacturer. It is under the CPC’s strong leadership that we have embarked on the great journey of independently building a modern country. It was not until the birth of the CPC in 1921 that China found the pillar and guidance for its modernization. During modern times, countless patriots looked to the West for a formula of modernization to save the nation, but they all failed. Modernization for China has been a journey of hardship and perseverance, anguish and glory, honor and dreams. Chinese modernization is deeply rooted in Chinese history, practices and philosophies.Ĭhinese modernization is the natural choice of China’s 100-year-long quest for development. It has been attained step by step through determined, painstaking efforts of the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC always staying true to its founding mission. Likewise, our success in Chinese modernization was not handed down from the heaven or just emerged by itself. It is a shining hallmark of the Chinese path to modernization.Ī towering tree grows from its roots, and a long river flows from its source. As China’s biggest economic and innovation powerhouse and a trading and shipping hub of the world, Shanghai is leading the trends of our times and development. ![]() A bustling and prosperous metropolis has risen from devastation since 1949. ![]() The old Shanghai, dominated by foreign powers, is a forerunner today in China’s reform and opening-up. Since then, Shanghai has witnessed not only the vicissitudes of the Chinese nation, but also the profound transformation across the country. A little over a century ago, the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its journey from here. As is often said, you should go to Shanghai if you want to know about the last 100 years of China. Shanghai is the right place for our Forum themed “Chinese Modernization and the World”. My heartfelt appreciation goes to Secretary Chen Jining and the Shanghai municipal government for your strong support. This is the first Lanting Forum event in Shanghai. I am very pleased to join you at the Meet-the-World Lounge by the Huangpu River. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin GangĪt the Opening Ceremony of The Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World
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