China's focus on peace, co-operation

A quote attributed to Mark Twain goes like this: A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. This time round, a US politician bragged about his country "rebuilding China" in front of the whole world contrary to the facts. The international community should be reminded of the truth.

The truth is, no one in the world has the capability to "rebuild China", except its 1.4 billion people. The Chinese people have the right to pursue a better life, like every other country and people. To this end, China has a social system and is following a development path that suit it.

After 40 years of reform and opening up since 1978, China has, through relentless exploration, blazed a path of socialism with Chinese characteristics based on its national conditions. This path has led to profound changes, tremendous prosperity in China and better lives for its people. China's development achievements are not because of a handout from others but the results of decades of hard work by the Chinese people. No one can claim the credit for them but the people of China. The Chinese people are best positioned to judge whether this path is improving their lives.