Belt and Road symbol of joint development
China DailyChina's peaceful pursuit of national rejuvenation is embodied in its second centenary goal of developing China into "a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious, and beautiful" by the middle of this century. That China realized its first centenary goal despite the global order dominated by a small number of advanced economies led by the United States posing many challenges is a great achievement in itself. While the world economy reels from the impact of global inflation and financial instability exported by the US and its belligerent military and economic policies, China has remained a responsible economic power and peaceful participant in international relations. The challenges that unilateralism faces on the road to sustainable global development can only be overcome through concerted efforts by China and its global trade partners, by pursuing high-quality, green and low-carbon development, and following open technological standards, and responsible global financial systems, so as to build an open and more equitable global economic environment. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has not only highlighted the great gains that China has made by implementing its own development and modernization model, but also made people in other countries believe they can achieve peaceful development, safeguard their national security and help build a community with a shared future for mankind by following their own development model.