It is under the CPC’s strong leadership that we have embarked on the great journey of independently building a modern country. It was not until the birth of the CPC in 1921 that China found the pillar and guidance for its modernization. During modern times, countless patriots looked to the West for a formula of modernization to save the nation, but they all failed. Modernization for China has been a journey of hardship and perseverance, anguish and glory, honor and dreams. Chinese modernization is deeply rooted in Chinese history, practices and philosophies.Ĭhinese modernization is the natural choice of China’s 100-year-long quest for development. It has been attained step by step through determined, painstaking efforts of the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC always staying true to its founding mission. Likewise, our success in Chinese modernization was not handed down from the heaven or just emerged by itself. It is a shining hallmark of the Chinese path to modernization.Ī towering tree grows from its roots, and a long river flows from its source. As China’s biggest economic and innovation powerhouse and a trading and shipping hub of the world, Shanghai is leading the trends of our times and development. A bustling and prosperous metropolis has risen from devastation since 1949. The old Shanghai, dominated by foreign powers, is a forerunner today in China’s reform and opening-up. Since then, Shanghai has witnessed not only the vicissitudes of the Chinese nation, but also the profound transformation across the country. A little over a century ago, the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its journey from here. As is often said, you should go to Shanghai if you want to know about the last 100 years of China. Shanghai is the right place for our Forum themed “Chinese Modernization and the World”. My heartfelt appreciation goes to Secretary Chen Jining and the Shanghai municipal government for your strong support. This is the first Lanting Forum event in Shanghai. I am very pleased to join you at the Meet-the-World Lounge by the Huangpu River. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin GangĪt the Opening Ceremony of The Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World
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