Recent years have seen a surge in interest in framing China’s developmental trajectory as an exceptional story attributable to the excellence of the Chinese people and its governance model. But to understand such transformations fully, we must recognize and acknowledge the role often played by Western ideals and innovation; only then, could we be seeking real truths from substantive facts.

Chinese-style modernization is an important reference for other emerging countries. It will not alienate the human dimension, and it will not destroy traditional culture. Rather, it aims to develop a new form of human civilization through international cooperation.

As an emerging power, China must cultivate a healthy national psyche, seeing not only from its own perspective but also that of others. It should do its own things well, balancing reform, development and stability. And it should work to reestablish positive relations with the U.S..

China’s fundamentals are resilient and robust, and the trend points to normalcy and growth. Trade is up, inflation has been controlled, and while the U.S. Fed’s rate hike pushed many currencies down, the Chinese yuan has remained stable.

Russia vs. the world seems to be the story of 2022, and so far the retaliation of the West against Russia has been economic and financial. China has observed how the global finance infrastructure has been weaponized, and now must consider how to secure itself from the potential wrath of Western powers it is at odds with.

Biden’s approach is clearly intended to protect the narrow interests of the United States, not to help other member states or to strengthen the organization overall. His announcement that “America is back” doesn’t mean the U.S. will return to its previous multilateral posture.

The 20th anniversary of China’s accession to the World Trade Organization on December 11 has once again highlighted long-standing debates about how well China has lived up to its WTO obligations, and whether any deviation from its commitments boosts or slows its economic growth. This discussion affects many countries’ views on whether the current global trading system should be built up or pulled down.

Containment or isolation of the Chinese economy makes little sense because it means all countries will lose out from the reversing of globalization.

China’s position in the global markets as a source of cheap labor has evolved into a dynamic new phase, that requires new solutions to bridge China’s past with its promising future.

Be prepared, be equipped, no decoupling, no dependence — these are the keys to dual circulation. China’s development is entering a new period in which it will change its way of influencing the world. Tremendous opportunities will come for all.