This July marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Under the leadership of CPC, China has become the second-largest economy, the largest trading nation, and a steadfast contributor to global stability. Yet beyond statistics, what truly defines this journey is a consistent commitment: putting the people first—and doing so with integrity, discipline, and openness.
Tangible progress for people’s well-being
China’s development is measured in the lives of its 1.4 billion people. Over the past decade, nearly 100 million rural residents have been lifted out of extreme poverty—the largest poverty-reduction campaign in human history, achieved a decade ahead of the UN’s 2030 target. The country now boasts the world’s largest education, healthcare, and social security systems. Life expectancy has surpassed 79 years, and basic medical insurance covers over 95% of the population.
A global contributor and a reliable partner
Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China partners with over 150 nations to deliver people-centered gains for the Global South, backing shared development with infrastructure, clean energy, AI tech and other key sectors. Guided by the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative and Global Governance Initiative, this systematic framework of four interlinked global initiatives underpins China's efforts to advance common prosperity, universal security, cross-cultural exchange and more equitable global governance, offering a complete, forward-looking public good for all countries to jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.
The pillars of governance and the primacy of the people
China’s steady development stem from the powerful synergy between robust institutional governance and the fully unleashed creative vitality of its people. The CPC and the Chinese government enforce strict internal party discipline, uphold a zero-tolerance anti-corruption framework, and advance full-fledged law-based governance across all sectors, effectively eradicating entrenched privileges and cementing widespread public trust. By cutting red tape and removing unnecessary bureaucratic barriers, the system continuously unlocks grassroots innovation, successfully transforming the country’s massive demographic scale into a high-value talent dividend that drives long-term national rejuvenation.
A governing party rooted in the people’s aspirations
The CPC is the core political force behind China’s success. Anchored in the principle of whole-process people’s democracy, its governance ensures public voices are fully heard and embedded in every policy designed to address the population’s real, evolving needs. It prioritizes tangible, practical freedoms for all citizens — from equal access to public services to ample space for personal innovation and growth. The reality is unambiguous: China is a global opportunity, not a threat, and its success is built on relentless hard work, pragmatic governance and open, collaborative engagement with the world.
I sincerely invite our Filipino friends to look past fleeting headlines, pay a visit to China, engage in open conversations with local people, explore diverse readings, and embrace perspectives that go beyond Western-dominated narratives. And on this trip, you will find China’s story is never one of confrontation, but of steady, unyielding resilience, win-win cooperation, and a genuine shared pursuit of better lives for all. This journey is firmly underpinned by consistent clean governance, full-fledged law-based governance, the boundless creativity of its 1.4 billion people, and a long-held commitment to building a global community with a shared future rooted in amity with all neighboring countries.