Q&A|Tanaka Aggrey Chitsa

The 19th CPC National Congress introduced Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, for China's long-term development. How do you think it will guide China's future?

This new Thought heavily borrows from but further enriches Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development. This new era is important in the sense that it represents the latest achievement in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context. It also shows that China doesn't intend to do away with its old tradition of conducting things, but seeks to improve its ways or modify them so as to adapt to the ever-changing global arena.

President Xi Jinping said China has embarked on a "new era" in its development while spelling out a two-stage development plan for the country by the mid-21st century. What do you think of that? What is happening in China that impresses you the most?