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February 22 marks the 100th day since the newly elected leadership of the ruling Communist Party of China （CPC）， with Xi Jinping as the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee， took the helm of the world’s second largest economy following the 18th Party National Congress. Over this period， the international community has paid much attention to the new leadership’s measures to govern the country， speculating on the future of this developing giant.
On that day， the People’s Daily published a commentary on the policies issued by the new leadership over the past months and the change of the CPC working style， including reactions from the world media and professionals. The following is an edited excerpt of the article：
The new CPC leadership aimed to achieve a national revival by setting ambitious goals， clarifying paths of development and shaping effective governing measures. These efforts have presented a new image to international observers and foreign media.
Objective
The CPC leadership’s objective of a “Chinese dream” is grand and realistic. The process of fighting for this dream is one that will benefit local people and the rest of the world.
Xi said the “Chinese dream” was a longcherished wish held by generations of Chinese and a common aspiration of all people. Overseas observers believe that， by underlining the “Chinese dream，” the new CPC leadership has demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility for the renewal of the nation.
Alejandro Simonoff， an expert on international studies at Argentina’s National University of La Plata， said that China is now playing a key role in international organizations， and its objective of realizing a “Chinese dream” resonates with the whole nation.
James Oruko， a lecturer with Kenya’s Egerton University， said the “Chinese dream”is like a beacon， which could guide the country to accomplish even greater achievements in promoting social welfare and economic growth.
The “Chinese dream” also means that other countries will have more opportunities for development as they cooperate with China in a mutually beneficial manner.
Jose Luis Robaina， a renowned Cuban expert on China， said a strong， independent and stable China was good for the whole world.
Confidence
With full confidence in socialism with Chinese characteristics， the new CPC leadership has already begun bringing new ideas in advancing reforms and opening up， as well as Party building. Over the past months， Xi repeated on many occasions the importance of sticking to socialism with Chinese characteristics. International observers think the Party’s path of choice is determined by its tenet and the basic system of the country. The set of this development path has systematically answered fundamental questions such as what kind of socialism to follow in such a big developing country， how to build socialism and how to realize modernization and it has proven to be feasible and successful.
The new leadership has released a lot of new information on reform and opening up， to which the international community has paid much attention. Soon after assuming the top CPC post， Xi visited south China’s Guangdong Province， the testing ground for China’s reform and opening-up policy， and made important remarks on reform and opening up. Many foreign media outlets have noted that China’s reform has now entered the hardest period and the “deep-water zone.” In the future， the country’s reform will be carried out in a more systematic， integrated and coordinated way.
The international community widely commented that the new CPC leadership is not only strong in attitude in terms of improving working styles， but it is also committed to its words. The new leadership has a clear understanding of anti-corruption and a clean government， and it is brave enough to do tangible jobs in this regard.
The new Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee passed the Eight Point Code on December 4， 2012， aimed at improving working style， which included building a connection with the people. The top leaders have also set an example in advocating thrift and opposing extravagance. Today， thriftiness is becoming a consensus in Chinese society.
Garrison Ikiara， lecturer of International Economics at the University of Nairobi， agreed with the new measures， saying a ruling Party should be prepared for dangers in times of safety， and strengthen Party building.
Thomas Meyer， Vice Chairman of the Committee on Fundamental Principles of Germany’s Social Democratic Party， said it was an absolute necessity for the CPC to set anti-corruption as a major task， as corruption would damage the credibility of a ruling Party， and would weaken people’s support for reform.
An article on Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao said that Xi’s requirement of “confining power in a cage” hit the nail right on the head of corruption.
Foreign policy
While remaining consistent and stable in its foreign policy， the new leadership has also enriched and developed its stance. Meanwhile， it tries to properly deal with its relationship with other big countries， with its neighbors， as well as pressing international issues.
The international observers have paid close attention to Xi’s expounding on China’s peaceful development path. Overseas analysts believe these remarks not only suggest Beijing will continue on the path of peaceful development and win-win cooperation， but also clarify the country’s bottom line in handling foreign affairs.
Xi stresses that the path of peaceful development is a “strategic choice.” When the international community is doubting whether China will continue on the path of peaceful development， the announcement of this standpoint is fresh and also highlights the importance of peaceful development.
On foreign policy， Xi has said China will stick to the path of peaceful development， but added that this will not come at the expense of its legitimate rights and interests. China will never sacrifice its core interests.
The Spanish EFE news agency reported that the bottom line of China for foreign policy would be particularly important on issues involving China’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Meanwhile， Xi said the odds of success for Beijing’s strategy to rise peacefully were， in large part， determined by whether China could grasp opportunities offered by the world， and whether the country’s growth could provide opportunities.
Xi’s words were a testament to China’s aspiration for more cooperation within the region and the world at large， said Andrew Macintyre， an academic with the Australian National University.
The new leadership’s opinions on the relationship between big powers， neighborly relationships and hot issues have also attracted close attention.
In his meeting with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on December 13， 2012， Xi said China and the United States， under a new climate， should work to build a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and benefit， while at the same time creating a new type of bilateral ties between major powers. On China’s relations with Russia， Xi proposed the two countries step up political support for each other， and enhance coordination on regional and international affairs.
As for what expectation they have on China’s relationship with other big powers under the new CPC leadership， both U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin responded positively， voicing willingness to further cement ties with China. While sticking to the foreign policy of building an amicable friendship and partnership with its neighbors， the new leadership particularly stresses “to benefit surrounding countries by developing ourselves.”
Le Luong Minh， ASEAN Secretary General， said， ASEAN aims to build an economic community by 2015， and China’s communication with the region in culture， tourism and so on can be further pushed forward.
On global hot spots， the new leadership has taken a principled approach while taking into account the overall situation of regional peace and stability.
On North Korea’s nuclear issue， China strongly opposes tests， and at the same time， it upholds that the issue should be solved through peaceful means.
On the issue of the South China Sea， the Chinese side has always insisted that the Huangyan Island is its integral territory and there should be no disputes on its sovereignty. China agrees that differences can be removed through bilateral talks， but refuses the Philippines’ demand for international arbitration. On the issue of the East China Sea， China has already sent routine ocean surveillance ships to the waters of the Diaoyu Islands. China demands that the Japanese side also make efforts to properly solve the problem through negotiation.
“There is no doubt that China’s new leaders face a different world than Hu Jintao， former General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee， did when he took over in 2002， but chances are good that the CPC under the new leadership will be able to adapt to and meet whatever new challenges the rapidly changing domestic and international environment pose，”said an article entitled The Life of the Party： The Post-Democratic Future Begins in China， carried by Foreign Affairs magazine early this year.
Things look good 100 days after the new CPC leadership took power， which positively impresses the rest of the world and also strengthens the whole nation’s confidence in the country’s future.
On that day， the People’s Daily published a commentary on the policies issued by the new leadership over the past months and the change of the CPC working style， including reactions from the world media and professionals. The following is an edited excerpt of the article：
The new CPC leadership aimed to achieve a national revival by setting ambitious goals， clarifying paths of development and shaping effective governing measures. These efforts have presented a new image to international observers and foreign media.
Objective
The CPC leadership’s objective of a “Chinese dream” is grand and realistic. The process of fighting for this dream is one that will benefit local people and the rest of the world.
Xi said the “Chinese dream” was a longcherished wish held by generations of Chinese and a common aspiration of all people. Overseas observers believe that， by underlining the “Chinese dream，” the new CPC leadership has demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility for the renewal of the nation.
Alejandro Simonoff， an expert on international studies at Argentina’s National University of La Plata， said that China is now playing a key role in international organizations， and its objective of realizing a “Chinese dream” resonates with the whole nation.
James Oruko， a lecturer with Kenya’s Egerton University， said the “Chinese dream”is like a beacon， which could guide the country to accomplish even greater achievements in promoting social welfare and economic growth.
The “Chinese dream” also means that other countries will have more opportunities for development as they cooperate with China in a mutually beneficial manner.
Jose Luis Robaina， a renowned Cuban expert on China， said a strong， independent and stable China was good for the whole world.
Confidence
With full confidence in socialism with Chinese characteristics， the new CPC leadership has already begun bringing new ideas in advancing reforms and opening up， as well as Party building. Over the past months， Xi repeated on many occasions the importance of sticking to socialism with Chinese characteristics. International observers think the Party’s path of choice is determined by its tenet and the basic system of the country. The set of this development path has systematically answered fundamental questions such as what kind of socialism to follow in such a big developing country， how to build socialism and how to realize modernization and it has proven to be feasible and successful.
The new leadership has released a lot of new information on reform and opening up， to which the international community has paid much attention. Soon after assuming the top CPC post， Xi visited south China’s Guangdong Province， the testing ground for China’s reform and opening-up policy， and made important remarks on reform and opening up. Many foreign media outlets have noted that China’s reform has now entered the hardest period and the “deep-water zone.” In the future， the country’s reform will be carried out in a more systematic， integrated and coordinated way.
The international community widely commented that the new CPC leadership is not only strong in attitude in terms of improving working styles， but it is also committed to its words. The new leadership has a clear understanding of anti-corruption and a clean government， and it is brave enough to do tangible jobs in this regard.
The new Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee passed the Eight Point Code on December 4， 2012， aimed at improving working style， which included building a connection with the people. The top leaders have also set an example in advocating thrift and opposing extravagance. Today， thriftiness is becoming a consensus in Chinese society.
Garrison Ikiara， lecturer of International Economics at the University of Nairobi， agreed with the new measures， saying a ruling Party should be prepared for dangers in times of safety， and strengthen Party building.
Thomas Meyer， Vice Chairman of the Committee on Fundamental Principles of Germany’s Social Democratic Party， said it was an absolute necessity for the CPC to set anti-corruption as a major task， as corruption would damage the credibility of a ruling Party， and would weaken people’s support for reform.
An article on Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao said that Xi’s requirement of “confining power in a cage” hit the nail right on the head of corruption.
Foreign policy
While remaining consistent and stable in its foreign policy， the new leadership has also enriched and developed its stance. Meanwhile， it tries to properly deal with its relationship with other big countries， with its neighbors， as well as pressing international issues.
The international observers have paid close attention to Xi’s expounding on China’s peaceful development path. Overseas analysts believe these remarks not only suggest Beijing will continue on the path of peaceful development and win-win cooperation， but also clarify the country’s bottom line in handling foreign affairs.
Xi stresses that the path of peaceful development is a “strategic choice.” When the international community is doubting whether China will continue on the path of peaceful development， the announcement of this standpoint is fresh and also highlights the importance of peaceful development.
On foreign policy， Xi has said China will stick to the path of peaceful development， but added that this will not come at the expense of its legitimate rights and interests. China will never sacrifice its core interests.
The Spanish EFE news agency reported that the bottom line of China for foreign policy would be particularly important on issues involving China’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Meanwhile， Xi said the odds of success for Beijing’s strategy to rise peacefully were， in large part， determined by whether China could grasp opportunities offered by the world， and whether the country’s growth could provide opportunities.
Xi’s words were a testament to China’s aspiration for more cooperation within the region and the world at large， said Andrew Macintyre， an academic with the Australian National University.
The new leadership’s opinions on the relationship between big powers， neighborly relationships and hot issues have also attracted close attention.
In his meeting with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on December 13， 2012， Xi said China and the United States， under a new climate， should work to build a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and benefit， while at the same time creating a new type of bilateral ties between major powers. On China’s relations with Russia， Xi proposed the two countries step up political support for each other， and enhance coordination on regional and international affairs.
As for what expectation they have on China’s relationship with other big powers under the new CPC leadership， both U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin responded positively， voicing willingness to further cement ties with China. While sticking to the foreign policy of building an amicable friendship and partnership with its neighbors， the new leadership particularly stresses “to benefit surrounding countries by developing ourselves.”
Le Luong Minh， ASEAN Secretary General， said， ASEAN aims to build an economic community by 2015， and China’s communication with the region in culture， tourism and so on can be further pushed forward.
On global hot spots， the new leadership has taken a principled approach while taking into account the overall situation of regional peace and stability.
On North Korea’s nuclear issue， China strongly opposes tests， and at the same time， it upholds that the issue should be solved through peaceful means.
On the issue of the South China Sea， the Chinese side has always insisted that the Huangyan Island is its integral territory and there should be no disputes on its sovereignty. China agrees that differences can be removed through bilateral talks， but refuses the Philippines’ demand for international arbitration. On the issue of the East China Sea， China has already sent routine ocean surveillance ships to the waters of the Diaoyu Islands. China demands that the Japanese side also make efforts to properly solve the problem through negotiation.
“There is no doubt that China’s new leaders face a different world than Hu Jintao， former General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee， did when he took over in 2002， but chances are good that the CPC under the new leadership will be able to adapt to and meet whatever new challenges the rapidly changing domestic and international environment pose，”said an article entitled The Life of the Party： The Post-Democratic Future Begins in China， carried by Foreign Affairs magazine early this year.
Things look good 100 days after the new CPC leadership took power， which positively impresses the rest of the world and also strengthens the whole nation’s confidence in the country’s future.