China: Modernization is not the privilege of a few

China Gang spoke at the opening of the Lanting Forum on “Chinese Modernization and the World” held in Shanghai.

Stating that modernization is the common goal of humanity and that although the West has benefited from the blessings of modernization before the rest of the world, the story does not end here, Çin Gang said, “Modernization is not the privilege of a small minority, is an indispensable right of every country. Those who carry out modernization should not try to destroy bridges or prevent other countries from modernizing.” saying.

Pointing out that China has found its own direction of modernization and developed a new way of human development after various trials and errors in the past century, China Gang stressed that 800 million people have been rescued from absolute poverty in the past 40 years. with the reform and opening policy, and a middle class of 400 million has been created.

Drawing attention to the fact that the progress of 1.4 billion people, which exceeds the total population of all developed countries, on the path of modernization has added a new force to the global economy, China Gang said that China is currently China’s largest trading partner. more than 140 countries and regions, investing an average of 320 million dollars per day in other countries. He stated that an average of 3,000 foreign companies per month are engaged in business and investment activities in China.

Emphasizing that developed countries have no right to encircle, suppress or impede countries following different paths of modernization, China Gang said, “China will resolutely uphold the right to development of all countries. Respecting the path of modernization chosen by the peoples of other countries, it will oppose ideological confrontation and attempts to create a new Cold War, interference in internal affairs and the dictation of the will”. made his assessment.

“THE MODERNIZATION OF CHINA IS NOT A FLOWER THAT BLEEDS ALONE”

China Gang asserted that there is no single fixed model or single solution for modernization, and each country can modernize with a method that suits its own conditions and meets the development needs of its own people. he used the phrase.

A Chinese proverb says: “Only an end for the common good can be just.” Recalling what he said, the China Gang argued that China always considers the good of the whole world in its modernization efforts.

China Gang said: “Chinese modernization is not a solitary flower. It is not a matter of private interest. China’s development will provide positive energy for world peace and create opportunities for world development.”

Recalling that China has contributed more to global growth in the past 10 years than the G7 group of the world’s most developed countries combined, the China Gang said: “China’s modernization, aiming at the common good, will open up a broader path for the development of all”. countries.” said.

Noting that the spread of common prosperity around the world depends on the development of all countries together, China Gang said: “Modernization should not make the rich richer or the poor poorer, nor should it serve the interests of a small number of countries and individuals. ” he said.

China Gang said China has taken measures to create common development and prosperity with the “Belt and Road Initiative” and “Global Development Initiative”, which have launched more than 3,000 projects in 10 years, more than 1 trillion dollars have been invested and more than 420,000 jobs have been created under the Belt and Road Initiative. He said: “In this way, many countries have achieved their dreams of railways, great bridges, and achieved their goal of overcoming poverty.” she used the phrase.

“MODERNIZATION MEANS THE COLLAPSE OF CIVILIZATIONS”

Emphasizing that China’s modernization focuses on cultural and ethical progress as well as its material gains, the China Gang said: “Some countries, despite having a highly developed economy, science and technology, are witnessing rampant materialism, deprivation culture, moral corruption and the collapse of public order.” He made his assessment.

Expressing that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s proposal for the “Global Civilization Initiative” emphasized the legacy of ancient civilizations and the importance of the innovations they brought to mankind, and supported the establishment of relations within the framework of respect to the diversity of civilizations and the principles of equality, dialogue and inclusion, China Gang said: “Modernization, the collapse of civilizations. It does not mean that, it suggests the renewal of traditional cultures.” saying.

“CHINA’S OBJECTIVE IS NOT HEGEMONY”

Stating that China is the only country that has pledged its commitment to “peaceful development” in its constitution, the China Gang asserted that the purpose of Chinese development is not to dominate others, and the understanding of turning power into hegemony is foreign to Chinese culture. .

Recalling that China is the country that provides the most personnel for United Nations peacekeeping missions among the permanent members of the Security Council, the China Gang also stressed that China is the only country that has pledged “not to be the first to use” nuclear weapons among the 5 countries.

The Chinese gang noted that the “Global Security Initiative” proposal put forward by President Xi also recommends conflict resolution through dialogue, and that the proposal was accepted and supported by many countries.

Arguing that China’s modernization will contribute to world peace and stability, the China Gang cited the agreement reached by Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations under the mediation of Beijing.

Expressing that China did not take a stance to escalate tension or benefit from the situation in the Ukraine crisis, the China Gang said it remained neutral and encouraged peace talks and de-escalation.

“THE PACIFIC DIVISION IN TAIWAN”

The Chinese gang reiterated its views on Taiwan, where China is in a sovereignty dispute, arguing that foreign powers seek “peaceful partition” by supporting Taiwan’s independence.

Emphasizing that Taiwan has been an inseparable part of China since ancient times, and that the return of the island, which was liberated from Japanese occupation after World War II, to China is an important component of the post-war international order , the Chinese Gang recently accused China of “upending the status quo in the region.” He described the accusing statements as “nonsense” and said:

“It is not mainland China that ignores international norms, unilaterally changes the status quo and undermines stability in the Taiwan Strait, but a group of countries that want to use ‘Taiwan independence’ for their own interests, with separatist forces that They defend ‘Taiwan independence’. What they call rule, status quo and stability, they actually want to erode the ‘one China’ principle and by providing a ‘peaceful division’, they want to upset the post-war order and undermine China’s sovereignty. 1.4 billion Chinese will not accept it; China will not lose the land it has regained and the order established after the war will not change.” (AA)