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China’s remarkable rise is one of the defining developments of modern history. In only a few decades, the country has transformed itself from a largely agrarian society into the world’s second-largest economy, a major trading nation and an increasingly influential diplomatic and technological power. Scholars, policymakers and political leaders worldwide continue to study this transformation and ask a fundamental question: how did China achieve progress on such an extraordinary scale?
Economic reforms, industrialisation, infrastructure, education and integration with global markets all contributed. Yet, in my view, the connecting force behind these achievements has been governance: the ability to establish long-term national priorities, maintain policy continuity and translate plans into measurable results.
Under President Xi Jinping, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, China’s governance model has placed strong emphasis on people-centric development, national rejuvenation, technological self-reliance, ecological protection and disciplined public administration.
Perhaps the clearest example is poverty reduction. According to the World Bank, close to 800 million people in China escaped extreme poverty over four decades. China announced in 2021 that absolute poverty had been eliminated under its national standard following the completion of its campaign in 2020. This achievement did not occur through economic growth alone. It required targeted programmes, local-level implementation, infrastructure development, employment creation and regular assessment of individual communities.
The recently published fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China offers a useful window into the ideas guiding this period. It contains 91 speeches and written works delivered between May 2022 and December 2024, organised into 18 thematic sections. Its central subjects include Chinese modernisation, high-quality development, reform and opening-up, innovation, cultural confidence, ecological civilisation, national security and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity. The State Council of China
Its most significant message is that development should not be measured by economic expansion alone. It must also improve people’s lives, reduce inequality, protect the environment and strengthen society’s ability to manage future challenges. The book also highlights long-term planning, practical implementation and the adaptation of policies to national conditions. Whether readers agree with every aspect of China’s system or not, the volume provides valuable insight into how its leadership understands development, reform and global governance.
China’s experience cannot simply be copied by another country. Every nation has its own history, political institutions and social conditions. Nevertheless, important principles can be studied: policy consistency, merit-based administration, investment in human capital, respect for evidence, accountability for implementation and a willingness to plan beyond a single electoral cycle.
These lessons are especially relevant to Pakistan. Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1951, and in 2026, we are celebrating their 75th anniversary. Over the years, their relationship has developed into an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, often described through the affectionate expression “iron brothers.”
Pakistan has benefited considerably from China’s development and friendship. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has contributed to energy generation, transport infrastructure and economic connectivity. However, the next stage of cooperation should increasingly concentrate on industrialisation, agriculture, science, technology, vocational education, export development and the creation of productive employment.
Pakistan should not view China merely as a source of financing or infrastructure. It should study how China linked national planning with local implementation, connected education with industrial requirements and treated poverty alleviation as a responsibility demanding precise data and constant monitoring.
The strongest tribute to Pakistan-China friendship would be to turn cooperation into lasting improvements in ordinary people’s lives. As both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, they should renew their commitment to mutual respect, shared development and regional peace. The rise of China demonstrates what sustained national purpose can achieve. For Pakistan, the real lesson is clear: friendship creates opportunities, but sound governance transforms opportunities into national progress. President Xi’s book on Governance may serve as guidelines for Pakistan.
中国的非凡崛起是现代历史上最具决定性的重大进程之一。仅仅在几十年间，中国就从一个以农业为主的社会转变为世界第二大经济体、重要的贸易大国，以及日益具有影响力的外交和科技强国。世界各地的学者、政策制定者和政治领导人仍在持续研究这一转型，并提出一个根本性问题：中国是如何实现如此大规模、如此非凡的发展的？
经济改革、工业化、基础设施建设、教育以及融入全球市场都发挥了重要作用。然而，在我看来，贯穿这些成就的核心力量是治理：即确立长期国家发展重点、保持政策连续性，并将规划转化为可衡量的成果。
在习近平主席——同时担任中共中央总书记和中央军委主席——的领导下，中国的治理模式高度重视以人民为中心的发展、民族复兴、科技自立自强、生态保护以及纪律严明的公共管理。
也许最明显的例子就是减贫。根据世界银行的数据，在四十年间，中国近8亿人摆脱了极端贫困。中国于2021年宣布，根据本国标准，在2020年完成脱贫攻坚战后，绝对贫困已经消除。这一成就并非仅仅依靠经济增长实现的，而是需要精准的扶贫项目、基层落实、基础设施建设、就业创造，以及对各个社区进行定期评估。
近期出版的《习近平谈治国理政》第五卷，为了解这一时期所遵循的思想提供了一个重要窗口。该书收录了习近平总书记于2022年5月至2024年12月期间发表的91篇讲话和文章，并分为18个专题。其核心主题包括中国式现代化、高质量发展、改革开放、创新、文化自信、生态文明、国家安全，以及构建人类命运共同体。中国国务院
该书最重要的信息之一是，发展不应仅仅以经济扩张来衡量。发展还必须改善人民生活、减少不平等、保护环境，并增强社会应对未来挑战的能力。该书还强调长期规划、务实落实，以及根据本国国情调整政策。无论读者是否认同中国制度的每一个方面，这部著作都为理解中国领导层如何认识发展、改革和全球治理提供了有价值的参考。
中国的经验不能简单地被其他国家照搬。每个国家都有自己的历史、政治制度和社会条件。然而，一些重要原则值得研究，包括政策的一致性、任人唯贤的行政管理、对人力资本的投资、尊重事实和证据、对政策落实进行问责，以及制定超越单个选举周期的长期规划的意愿。
这些经验对巴基斯坦尤其具有现实意义。巴基斯坦和中国于1951年5月21日建立外交关系。2026年，两国将庆祝建交75周年。多年来，两国关系已经发展成为全天候战略合作伙伴关系，并经常以“铁杆兄弟”这一亲切的表达来形容。
巴基斯坦从中国的发展和友谊中受益匪浅。中巴经济走廊为能源生产、交通基础设施建设和经济互联互通作出了重要贡献。然而，下一阶段的合作应更加重视工业化、农业、科学技术、职业教育、出口发展以及创造生产性就业机会。
巴基斯坦不应仅仅将中国视为融资或基础设施建设的来源，而应深入研究中国如何将国家规划与地方落实相结合，如何将教育与产业需求相联系，以及如何将减贫视为一项需要精准数据和持续监测的责任。
对巴中友谊最有力的致敬，是将两国合作转化为普通民众生活水平的持久改善。在两国庆祝建交75周年之际，双方应重申对相互尊重、共同发展和地区和平的承诺。中国的崛起表明，持续的国家目标和坚定的长期努力能够取得怎样的成就。对巴基斯坦而言，真正的启示十分明确：友谊创造机遇，而良好治理则将机遇转化为国家进步。习近平主席关于治国理政的著作，可以为巴基斯坦提供有益的参考和指导。
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