What topics of China's 'two sessions' command global attention?(3)

NEW CHOICE TO MODERNIZE

Since the 20th CPC National Congress, the "Chinese path to modernization" has spurred worldwide discussions. Many believe that it has offered another option for developing countries to modernize, and embodies Chinese thinking on the cause of peace and development of humanity.

The forthcoming "two sessions" have become an important window for observers to have a deeper understanding of the Chinese path to modernization and keep pace with China's future development.

"The proposal of the Chinese path to modernization is a pioneering work for the development of human society," said Yersultan Zhanseitov, a senior expert at the Institute of World Economics and Politics in Kazakhstan, who believes the new ideas and practices provide new choices, which shows that countries can independently explore their own modernization paths and achieve leapfrog development.

Joseph Matthews, a senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh, said China's modernization is unique in the sense that it is based on inclusive development, common prosperity, people-centered and friendly policies, and a community with a shared future for mankind.

As the world's second-largest economy, China's modernization drive will bring positive changes to the world and promote multilateralism and economic globalization, he told Xinhua, adding China's economic development in the last four decades is a great inspiration for other developing countries such as Cambodia.

Abdoulaye Ba, general secretary of the Foreign Press Association in Senegal, said many African countries, including Senegal, are beneficiaries of China's modernization, which promotes high-quality development in the world.

Applauding several Belt and Road projects in Senegal, such as the Foundiougne Bridge and the Ila-Touba highway, he said, "I am very concerned about the two sessions this year. I want to know how China will further promote and expand Chinese modernization, and how to further promote high-quality development in the world, including African countries."

"Without the slightest doubt, China is a successful case that serves as an inspiration for all developing countries aspiring to become more developed," said Luis Antonio Paulino, director of the Confucius Institute at Sao Paulo State University.

It's hoped that the upcoming two sessions will not only help China forge ahead toward its goals, but also contribute to upholding a fair and equitable global order so as to bring peace and development to the rest of the world, he said.