Revolutionary changes are reshaping global ties

Since the early 1980s, when former leader Deng Xiaoping brought "revolutionary changes", Bernard Dewit, chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, has been working to deepen economic links between China and his country. Dewit said the changes President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China have rolled out in the past five years are also revolutionary, and that the ongoing changes are reshaping international politics in a positive way.

What are your views of the CPC since Xi became its leader in 2012?

The present leadership is mature. In the 1980s, China's leadership - with Deng Xiaoping as architect - brought revolutionary changes thanks to the reform and opening-up policies. A new revolution has taken place in China since Xi Jinping was elected. China has made great steps in economic restructuring, environmental protection, fighting corruption, opening up its economy and proactive engagement with international politics. Xi faces challenges, but he is not afraid. It is revolutionary both in terms of words and actions.