Masood Khalid Pakistani Ambassador to China
China has undergone an all-round transformation since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012. During the last five years, China has made great strides in poverty alleviation, scientific development, space exploration, communication and infrastructure advancements, and the military and economic domains. Despite widespread skepticism, China has successfully achieved its economic targets with sustained growth.
On the international stage, China has emerged as the harbinger of global commerce, trade and connectivity. While the world faces turmoil, economic meltdowns and stagnation, President Xi Jinping has presented a practical solution with the Belt and Road Initiative to promote integration and connectivity. China has been a leading voice on issues of global importance. On terrorism, climate change, UN peacekeeping, global epidemics, trade and commerce, China has increasingly made her voice heard in all international forums, representing the whole world and developing countries in particular.
Since the process of reform and opening up kick-started in 1978, China has achieved a miracle of bringing more than 700 million people out of poverty in a time span of one generation. China’s story of success is a story of continuous struggle, vigor and wisdom, and a source of inspiration for the whole world, especially developing countries.
China is poised to carry forward the momentum of reform and opening up to the next stage. Continuity and stability have been the lynchpins in China’s journey for historic transformation. I am fully confident that the people of China will realize the dream of an all-around well-off society and eradication of poverty. The breakthroughs in the last five years in scientific research and development, innovation in communication and infrastructure, and progress in national defense and the economy have laid a solid foundation for realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The CPC is the largest political party in the world with around 89 million members. It has on its credit the achievements that are unparalleled in human history. All the accomplishments that we see in China today rest on the dyna- mism, resilience and vigor of the CPC. Under the spirit of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the CPC has transformed itself in accordance with new situations and conditions. Under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi at the core, the CPC is striving for more responsive, transparent and clean governance. I have no doubt that with the support of the Chinese people, the CPC will continue to steer China toward the fulfillment of the Chinese dream.