For the people of China and India who were oppressed by imperialism and colonialism, it is their deepest ideal to get rid of backwardness and become a widely respected country in the world. And this is also the fundamental driving force of their efforts for their national revival since the last century.
With the adoption of economic reform and opening-up policies in the 1980s, China’s per capita income and standard of living made huge jumps. China’s comprehensive national power and international influence have grown tremendously. At present, China is the world’s largest trading country, the most powerful manufacturing industry country, and its economic aggregate ranks second in the world. From 2013 to 2021, China’s average contribution rate to world economic growth will reach 38.6%, which is higher than the contribution rates of the G7 countries combined. By 2021, China’s per capita gross national income (GNI) will reach US$11,890, and China’s per capita GDP in 2022 will reach US$12,700, ranking 65th in the world.
According to foreign media reports, in 2022 India’s GDP will surpass that of the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth largest economy. India also has ambitious plans to become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2027 and third largest by 2029. Whether it is China or India, rapid economic development cannot be separated from people’s struggle and hard work. The Prime Minister of India hopes that “India will become the second largest economy in the world by 2047”. All this is not baseless speculation. In the era before imperialism and colonialism invaded Asia, China and India were once responsible for a third and a quarter of the global economy. What we are trying to achieve now is just to return to the ground we once reached.
The rejuvenation of nations has provided a huge platform for the youth. The rapid development of high technology is more suitable for the characteristics of young people. For example, the average age of R&D team members of ChatGPT launched by OpenAI company is only 32 years. It can be seen that the development of science and technology has provided a huge platform for the success of the youth. Both China and India are currently striving to develop high technology, and mastering the core technology is the goal of the scientific and technological circles of both countries. A sound international development environment is essential for achieving long-term and stable economic growth and achieving the goal of national rejuvenation. Therefore, China and India should work together to raise a voice beneficial to developing countries.
National prosperity, national rejuvenation and happiness of the people are inextricably linked. For the peoples of countries who have suffered from imperialist and colonial aggression and oppression, a strong country is the foundation and guarantee of our peaceful life. The age-old dream of a mighty nation is a spiritual inspiration for young people in China and India. In the process of its economic development, China is willing to cooperate with the whole world and make greater contributions to the work of lasting peace and common prosperity.
(Credits- China Media Group, Beijing)
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