《国际视野下的中国式现代化》一书由中国日报社主编，汇集多位中外知名专家学者的文章，全方位、立体化解析中国式现代化，并重点回答中国式现代化对世界意味着什么这一国际社会共同关心的问题。本书有助于国际社会系统正面理解中国式现代化、理解新时代中国，从而有效发挥对外舆论引导作用。Chinarsquo;s modernization and the views of experts have been compiled by China Daily into a book Unique Path Global Impact Chinarsquo;s Exploration of Its Own Modernization Path Has Far_reaching Effects. Published by the China Intercontinental Press the book brings to readers the valuable opinions of the authoritative contributors from China and many other countries on the Chinese path to modernization.Hopefully the book will help more friends from around the world to gain a better understanding of the significance of the Chinese path to modernization for the rest of the world.

《中国日报》创刊于1981年，是中国唯一的国家级英文日报，被国内外誉为中国最具权威性的英文媒体之一，是我国唯一的进入西方主流社会并被国外主流媒体转引率最高的报纸。Since its launch in 1981 China Daily has grown to become the nationrsquo;s leading English_language newspaper. With a combined print online and mobile readership of more than 350 million it serves a vital role in telling the world about China providing valuable insight into the worldrsquo;s second_largest economy. Consequently it is quoted more often by overseas media than any other Chinese publication.

Foreword Ⅰ. China writes a special chapter in worldrsquo;s modernizationXi leads China toward modernization China provides an alternative for modernization China offers insightful global public goods Chinarsquo;s modernization enlightening for Iraq CPC Congress enriches experience for South Africa Responsible initiatives in contrast to Westrsquo;s exploitations China Africa advance human development Chinese path can shun European pitfalls Chinese path to modernization peaceful in nature Chinese modernization unique but beneficial to world Ⅱ. CPC leads China toward a better futureCelebrating the success story of CPC What drives CPC to success Leadership has improved Chinarsquo;s global standing Vanguard behind the countryrsquo;s achievements CPC set on a path of lasting glory Confidence in history important to achieve national rejuvenation CPC enjoys close unbreakable bond with people CPC leads people to common prosperity Ⅲ. High_quality development promotes modernizationModernizing agriculture to ensure food security Food security base for modernization Important tasks to be fulfilled in next five years Sci_tech progress gathers speed Wider opening_up to realize market potential E_commerce boosts rural development Digital yuan will make payments easier Market rule of law at core of SOE reform New opportunities for world in higher_level opening_up Healthy online sector key to long_term growth WTO entry a win_win for all Energy transformation key to clean heating Achieve dual carbon goals in a balanced way Urban renewal key to building smart cities Night_time economy can help boost consumption Xiongrsquo;an steps on road to long_term development Ⅳ. Whole_process democracy of the people for the peoplelsquo;Two sessionsrsquo; to show conduct of statecraftA true contributor to human rights cause China true defender of human rights Beijing upholding a democracy that works Party promotes whole_process democracy Intra_Party polls reflect democracy Ⅴ. Common prosperity key to peoplersquo;s livelihoodStriving to build a modern society Changes since 2012 impact China and beyond Common prosperity key trait of socialism Chinarsquo;s path to modernization unique Proactive fiscal policy to narrow urban_rural income gap Resilient food systems benefit farmers Disability inclusion key to rural vitalization Ⅵ. China seeks harmony between humanity and natureMeeting global climate ambitions through regional collaboration Stockholm conference relevant 50 years on Turning carbon neutrality vision into reality EV success can be replicated in shipping sector Shift to clean energy is conducive to high_quality growth Decisive action drives development Pandas true mascots for Games biodiversity Water governance strengthened Ⅶ. Peaceful development conducive to a human community of shared futureChina with rest of the world for a shared future Chinarsquo;s initiatives bring concrete benefits to the world China India key shapers of the Asian Century BRI promotes green sustainable development BRI a blueprint for common development China seeks peace in the world not hegemony West must stop demonizing BRI Railways help landlocked Laos embark on a journey beyond borders Neighbors on new development path Sino_Cambodian friendship unbreakable High_speed railway accelerates China_Indonesia ties A milestone for partnership with ASEAN Railway can drive Central Asiarsquo;s development faster Boosting China_Russia_Mongolia trade Past experience crucial for China_UK future China_EU synergy can meet global challenges China_CEEC cooperation cannot be undermined Belt and Road is vision of the future China helps Africa realize its potential DR Congo develops with BRI FTA creates economic dynamo for Mauritius and China Chinarsquo;s planning conducive to growth Australia China can put trade ties back on track Riyadh_Teheran detente proves Chinarsquo;s peace diplomacy Arduous efforts to realize a shared future

What is modernization?Modernization is often understood as the process of transitioning from a traditional or primitive society to a modern society. Modernization is a historical process. Its definition and meaning are different for different people countries and regions. Different countries and people pursue modernization to achieve different goals. And the definition and meaning of modernization change with time.The debate on modernity and modernization however is unending and thought_provoking.At the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2022 President Xi Jinping also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee announced that China will advance national rejuvenation through the Chinese path to modernization.Chinese modernization is socialist modernization led by the Communist Party of China. It combines the common characteristics of modernization as seen in other countries with unique Chinese characteristics. Chinese modernization is a modernization for a huge population aims to achieve common prosperity for all the people balance material and cultural_ethical progress promote harmony between humanity and nature and pursue peaceful development. More important the path China has chosen to achieve modernization is based on the countryrsquo;s national conditions.The essential requirements of Chinese modernization are as follows: Upholding the leadership of the Communist Party of China and socialism with Chinese characteristics pursuing high_quality development developing whole_process peoplersquo;s democracy enriching the peoplersquo;s cultural lives achieving common prosperity for all promoting harmony between humanity and nature building a human community with a shared future and creating a new form of human advancement.The theory of the Chinese path to modernization is not only important for charting Chinarsquo;s future direction but also for highlighting the common features of different countriesrsquo; journeys toward modernization.To build China into a great modern socialist country in all respects China has adopted a two_step strategic plan: Basically realize socialist modernization from 2020 through 2035; Build China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous strong democratic culturally advanced harmonious and beautiful from 2035 through the middle of this century.The exploration of Chinese modernization is a historical process to build upon past achievements and break new ground. Since its founding over a century ago the Communist Party of China has made pursuing modernization one of its key goals. Since the founding of the Peoplersquo;s Republic of China in 1949 the CPC led by Chairman Mao Zedong and other first_generation leaders emphasized the importance of economic development in the pursuit of modernization and building a great socialist country.However the arduous task of achieving modernization rapidly evolved since the launch of reform and opening_up in 1978. Former leader Deng Xiaoping set clear goals for the ;four modernizations and outlined the phases to achieve them including building a moderately well_off society (xiaokang). Successive CPC leaders such as Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao steadfastly carried forward this great endeavor.By the end of 2020 China achieved the first centenary goal by eradicating extreme poverty and building xiaokang which coincided with the centenary of the founding of the CPC. In fact China eradicated extreme poverty a decade ahead of 2030 when the United Nationsrsquo; 17 Sustainable Development Goals are to be realized. That China achieved the goal of eradicating extreme poverty despite the devastating impact of the COVID_19 pandemic speaks volumes about the CPCrsquo;s commitment to achieve the SDGs. In the new era under President Xi Jinpingrsquo;s leadership China lifted about 100 million people including the most vulnerable groups out of extreme poverty from 2012 to 2020.In total since the launch of reform and opening_up China has lifted about 800 million people out of extreme poverty contributing to 70 percent of global poverty reduction.Chinarsquo;s development journey has progressed from ;standing up to becoming prosperous and strong. In this new era President Xi Jinping has rightly emphasized that the main task of the CPC is to lead the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in a concerted effort to realize the second centenary goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects and to advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization by the middle of this century.Being the worldrsquo;s largest developing country with a population of more than 1.4 billion and the second_largest economy Chinarsquo;s path to modernization has far_reaching implications for the world. As Marsela Musabelliu executive director of the Albanian Institute for Globalization Studies wrote in an op_ed for China Daily Chinese modernization and high_quality development have created new opportunities for other countries to intensify their own modernization efforts.The impact of the Chinese path to modernization can be seen through various initiatives that China has launched Musabelliu wrote. Over the years China has established multilateral platforms that foster interactions among institutions people and governments. One prominent example is the Belt and Road Initiative which after a decade of development has become a powerful engine for global growth contributing to infrastructure upgrading in countries involved in the initiative.In fact China has also launched the Global Development Initiative which focuses on poverty eradication and sustainable development and the Global Security Initiative which aims to achieve common and comprehensive security as well as the Global Civilization Initiative which promotes equal dialogue between civilizations. As such by deepening cooperation with China and leveraging their own comparative advantages developing countries can make their economies stronger and more resilient while charting their respective paths to modernization.In this context Ahmed Bahaa El_Din Shaaban secretary_general of the Egyptian Socialist Party has said Beijing is on the way to realizing the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative and realizing its second centenary goal of developing China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous strong democratic culturally advanced harmonious and beautiful. Indeed future generations will benefit from this development initiative as it aims to end exploitation plunder and political oppression of the developing world and build a world of prosperity and peace. Adil Abdul_Mahdi former Iraqi prime minister expressed his desire to seize the historic opportunities offered by the Belt and Road Initiative to help boost Iraqrsquo;s economic development.On the other hand Ong Tee Keat a former deputy speaker of the Malaysian Parliament and former transport minister of Malaysia has said the complementarity between the Global Development Initiative and the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 in areas such as regional security economic development and socio_cultural exchanges will contribute to strengthening relations between the worldrsquo;s second_largest economy and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.Former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan Djoomart Otorbaev too has emphasized the vital role that Chinarsquo;s development plays in the economies of Central Asia.Chinarsquo;s modernization and the views of experts like those mentioned above have been compiled by China Daily into a book Unique Path Global Impact Chinarsquo;s Exploration of Its Own Modernization Path Has Far_reaching Effects. Published by the China Intercontinental Press the book brings to readers the valuable opinions of the authoritative contributors from China and many other countries on the Chinese path to modernization.Hopefully the book will help more friends from around the world to gain a better understanding of the significance of the Chinese path to modernization for the rest of the world.China Daily is grateful to the contributors and hard_working editors who have created this valuable and resourceful book.