The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has drawn considerable international attention, with many leaders of the international community praising China’s commitment to reform and opening up. They see China as a model for global development and prosperity.
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Technological and economic advancements
Shakeel Ramai, CEO of Pakistan’s Asian Institute of Eco-Civilization Research and Development, lauded China’s rapid advancements in technology and e-commerce. He highlighted China’s efforts to share its development achievements globally, including establishing a Silk Road e-commerce cooperation pilot zone and aiding agricultural modernization in developing countries.
Nguyen Vinh Quang, vice chairman of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association, emphasized the session’s significant impact on China’s future. He predicted that deeper reforms and wider opening up would strengthen the economic resilience and development of both China and the world.
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Modernization and innovation
Jack Perry, chairman of the 48 Group Club of the United Kingdom, recognized China’s leadership in innovation, particularly in electric vehicles and 5G. He emphasized the transformative power of China’s modernization efforts.
Sourabh Gupta, a senior fellow at the Institute for China-America Studies, acknowledged China’s shift from high-speed to high-quality development and its breakthroughs in new energy technologies. He highlighted China’s commitment to green development and continuous reforms as crucial for achieving its modernization goals.
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Global development initiatives
Sergey Luzyanin, a professor at the Russian Higher School of Economics, praised China’s global development and security initiatives, noting their benefits for developing countries and their role in promoting a multipolar world.
Norbert Egger, former vice mayor of Mannheim, Germany, pointed out China’s leading position in international patent applications and its pivotal role in global trade. He asserted that China’s success has positively impacted the world.
Calvin Khoe, an international relations expert at the Indonesian Foreign Policy Research Institute, cited the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway as a testament to China’s strength and cooperation. He expressed optimism for further collaborations with China in the green economy.
Leaders of the international community concur that China’s comprehensive reforms and modernization have not only fostered its own high-quality development but also significantly contributed to regional and global progress.
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