Reference News Network, October 3 report: The Spanish Chinarium website published an article titled "The Chinese People Have Stood Up" on October 1. The author is Marcelo Muñoz, Chairman of the Foundation for the Spanish Chinarium.
The article states that the Chinese people have stood up. Today, anyone who pays attention to China's development will not be surprised by this statement. On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong announced the birth of the new China at the founding ceremony. Many of those present at the founding ceremony were soldiers who had participated in the war, celebrating the victory achieved after countless hardships. This was a victory against the brutal colonial aggression of foreign powers, a victory for a nation that had fought for independence for more than a century.
The article points out, "The Chinese people have indeed stood up." This victory, won through blood and sacrifice, deserves to be remembered forever. Alongside the soldiers were outstanding political leaders and far-sighted strategists, who led the Chinese people to victory in the War of Resistance against Japan, liberated the people of all ethnic groups across the country, established a government led by the Communist Party, and began to rebuild a war-torn country. Every year on October 1, the Chinese people celebrate this historic feat.
The article states that the Chinese people have stood up, and they have a strong party, well-trained army, leaders closely connected with the people, and thousands of trained "soldiers" with experience in military combat and political actions.
The article emphasizes that we should not forget the historical context in which China found itself: the Cold War era, with the United States, as a Western hegemon, strongly opposing China. However, the Chinese people ultimately achieved victory.
The article states that in 2025, China has once again achieved new victories. China has made new achievements, becoming a leading force in the world economy, trade, education, technology, multilateral relations, and national defense. China can now say with greater confidence: "The Chinese people have stood up." But the Chinese people are not driven by ambitions of hegemony, but rather steadily moving towards a path of common prosperity with the peoples of all countries around the world.
The article points out that the United States is still watching closely, using various strategies and fallacies to curb this progress. However, China remains steadfast in its path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, a long-term project of "feeling the stones while crossing the river."
The article states that victory is within reach. China has set the goal of "two centenary goals," will further consolidate the "Belt and Road" initiative, and promote the expansion of the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. On October 1, 2025, we congratulate China on its abundant achievements and significant progress, as well as its recognized status as a leading global power.
The Bangladesh Daily Sun published an article titled "What Makes China's Development So Unique" on October 1, stating that China's rise over the past half-century is one of the most important economic and social transformations in modern history. In the eyes of many observers, this "miracle" was created by a series of policies, systems, and historical environments. Overall, China has created a development path different from the Western standard.
The article points out that the Communist Party of China defines its modernization as a path of "Socialism with Chinese Characteristics," an official doctrine that clearly links economic growth with the leadership of the Communist Party and the phased goals of achieving modernization.
The article states that some analysts say China is not suitable for simple labels: it does not follow a laissez-faire market economy or a traditional planned economy.
The article emphasizes that the Communist Party of China takes a strategic overview of the overall situation—setting policy directions, carrying out major infrastructure construction, leading the financial system and the operation of major state-owned enterprises, while allowing dynamic private enterprises to operate in most niche markets.
The article points out that China's development has two characteristics in terms of quantity and quality. First, the scale is huge: China has mobilized a large amount of funds to build national infrastructure, including highways, ports, power grids, especially high-speed rail networks, which have shortened the distance between regions within the country and reduced logistics costs. Second, there is a strong human capital: continuous educational reforms and the expansion of higher education have greatly increased the supply of technically trained laborers.
The article states that China's rise as the world's largest manufacturing center is key to maintaining its uniqueness. Over the past few decades, China's industries have shifted from labor-intensive to capital and knowledge-intensive. The Chinese government has clear industrial policies to move up the value chain: government procurement, subsidies, tax incentives, financing benefits, and key research projects are used to focus on cultivating strategic industries such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, communications, and chip industries.
The article emphasizes that plans such as "Made in China 2025" and subsequent iterations, along with the "dual circulation" strategy emphasizing the expansion of domestic demand while maintaining openness, mark China's further self-reliance in key technologies and high-value industries. China's development is unique, a combination of unique systems and policies, walking the path of "Socialism with Chinese Characteristics," and constantly testing through practice. (Translated by Wang Meng)
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