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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Bishkek, January 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese-style modernization has made a significant contribution to global development, providing valuable experience and inspiration to countries in the Global South as they seek to modernize, former Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Alikbek Jekshenkulov told Xinhua.
Chinese-style modernization adheres to a number of principles, including the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature, the pursuit of peaceful development, the coordination of material and spiritual culture, and the creation of a modern civilization while preserving historical culture. A. Dzhekshenkulov assessed these principles as innovative and balanced, meeting the shared interests of Kyrgyzstan and China.
"They combine economic progress with sustainability. For example, China is a leader in renewable energy, demonstrating harmony with nature. Peaceful development emphasizes diplomacy, avoiding militarism. The coordination of civilizations ensures social harmony and the preservation of the distinctive cultures of peoples," he noted.
"For countries in the Global South, this offers valuable experience: adapting modernization to local traditions, not copying the West, which emphasizes individualism and liberalism, but focusing on collective well-being, ecology, and cultural sovereignty," said A. Dzhekshenkulov. The inspiration behind Chinese modernization lies in its pragmatism: developing countries can use it for sustainable growth, avoiding cultural conflicts, and developing a new peaceful philosophy based on peace, equality, tolerance, and creativity, he added.
As the Chinese leader has repeatedly stated, the PRC has always closely linked its destiny with the destinies of people in other countries, striving to open up new opportunities for global development through the achievements of Chinese-style modernization. According to our interviewee, this modernization has contributed to the world, particularly through economic growth.
"China has become a global economic engine, facilitating the rise of emerging markets through the Belt and Road Initiative. Its high-quality construction strengthens regional connectivity, reducing barriers to trade and the movement of people," he said. The country's openness has created a huge market, stimulating global trade, and innovations such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and green technologies are spreading through partnerships, helping other countries digitalize and become more intelligent, said A. Dzhekshenkulov.
Reflecting on governance in contemporary China, our interviewee emphasized concepts and methods such as "people first," "self-revolution," deepening reforms, and the relentless fight against corruption. He believes that these consistent and strategically sound approaches, aimed at ensuring stability, social justice, and long-term development, represent fundamental elements of the Chinese governance model.
"'People First' emphasizes the priority of citizens' interests, which helps maintain socioeconomic stability in a country with a population of over 1.4 billion. 'Self-Revolution' reflects the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) readiness for self-purification and adaptation, preventing stagnation. Deepening reforms stimulate economic growth, and the fight against corruption strengthens trust in the government and the effectiveness of institutions," noted A. Dzhekshenkulov.
The former minister also stated that these concepts and methods demonstrate the Chinese leadership's unwavering commitment to its governance concept, which is oriented toward socialism with Chinese characteristics. "These principles reflect a pragmatic, results-oriented approach that can serve as an example for other developing countries seeking a balance between stability and progress," he emphasized.
Speaking about the four major global initiatives put forward by China—the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative—A. Dzhekshenkulov noted that all of them offer comprehensive solutions to address the deficits in peace, development, trust, and governance.
"The Global Development Initiative focuses on accelerating the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing development, innovation, and harmony with nature to overcome development deficits through inclusive growth and reduced inequality. The Global Security Initiative promotes shared security through dialogue, partnerships, and win-win approaches, addressing the peace deficit by rejecting confrontation and Cold War-style alliances and promoting conflict resolution," the agency's source said. The Global Civilization Initiative emphasizes respect for the diversity of civilizations, shared human values, and cultural exchanges, combating trust deficits through mutual understanding and tolerance, he added.
The former minister believes the Global Governance Initiative emphasizes reforming global governance based on principles such as ensuring sovereign equality, respecting international law, implementing multilateralism, embracing a human-centered approach, and focusing on practical actions to address the governance deficit, making the system more equitable for developing countries. "This initiative is particularly relevant today, as the existing global order unravels," he emphasized.
As A. Dzhekshenkulov stated, Chinese initiatives are shaping a future of shared prosperity, where countries achieve modernization together: this is a vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, where China offers a model of sustainable growth, not imposing it, but inspiring adaptation, which contributes to a multipolar world with a focus on mutual benefit and peace.
"I believe that it is precisely this pragmatic approach of the Chinese leadership that opens new horizons for cooperation between developing countries. This is especially noticeable here in Central Asia," he concluded.
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