The People’s Republic of China marks the 75th anniversary of its founding. The past decades has seen China rise from a poor country to the world’s second-largest economy. 

Today, the People’s Republic is 11 years away from its goal of realizing “socialist modernization,” and 25 years from becoming “a great modern socialist country in all respects” by the mid-21st century.

Joining the discussion: 

• Jose Luis Bernal served as Mexico’s Ambassador to China for more than four years. He’s currently with the Mexican Council on Foreign Affairs.
• Zoon Ahmed Khan is a Research Fellow with the Center for China and Globalization.
• David Monyae heads the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Africa-China Studies.
• Victor Gao is a Chair Professor at Soochow University. 

The #NationalDay Golden Week kicked off on Tuesday with fabulous #fireworks, fountains, and light shows across China. With seven continuous days off work, people will be free to enjoy cultural events, including a host of museum attractions and international exhibitions. pic.twitter.com/M9MO1HgoTg

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 1, 2024

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— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 1, 2024