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Learning from China's Development
I am a loyal reader of China Today .
I often read the magazine from cover to cover and am always impressed
by the remarkable progress China is making. I can discern the
tremendous efforts your staff have put into the magazine, as it
presents a wonderful illustration of the past and present of your
great nation, a very valuable history for other countries.
Your articles do a nice job in elaborating from
foreign perspectives on problems that China has solved or is working
on, including finding alternative energy supplies for rural areas.
The win-win rule in international trade has been
accepted worldwide. In my opinion, the less developed nations
are victims of their developed peers. Some developed nations always
blame developing countries, including China, for their problems
that range from rising unemployment, the growing gap between the
rich and the poor, and the increase in immigration. It is still
too early to say if the bilateral agreements China signed with
Latin American countries will achieve desired effects, but I am
certain that China will follow the rule of these agreements, and
never act unilaterally, for China is not a landlord of soybean
fields in South America or the boss of a nickel mine in Cuba.
I disdain the “China threat” theory peddled by
some countries. Under a wise leadership, China is growing stronger
in various aspects, such as education and national defense, with
a down-to-earth approach. By relying on its people, China is fighting
poverty courageously.
I believe that the 2008 Olympic Games will testify
once more to China's extraordinary capacity in organizing international
events. Its rich ancient culture also holds great appeal for me.
Helios Farrell Murga
Mexico City
