Text | Shi Qiping
After New China entered the new 21st century, two "100-year goals" appeared. One is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China in 2021, and the other is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 2049.
The first 100-year goal should be embodied in "building a well-off society in all respects"; the second is to allow the country to develop to a prosperous, democratic, civilized, and harmonious level. Together, these two are actually the concept and vision of "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" .
As soon as he took office in 2012, the fifth-generation leader of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, pointed out that “realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is the greatest dream of contemporary Chinese people” and said that now is closer to this goal than at any time in history. At any time in history, there is greater strength and confidence to achieve this goal.
seems to be a rather abstract, and it is a medium and long-term goal that is not close. How to judge whether it can be achieved and whether it is approaching this goal? From 2015 to 2016, there have been quite a wealth of clues, giving us reason and confidence to have a more optimistic feeling-therefore, 2015 and 2016, or will be the key years in the "big history" of .
first make an inventory, inventory 2015, and then make some prospects, look forward to 2016.
inventory, from two perspectives, one is inside and the other is outside. Look inside first. Inside, there is a main theme, that is, comprehensive deepening of reform, which is specifically manifested in several aspects:
-the "13th Five-Year Plan" proposes five development concepts: innovation, coordination, green, open, and sharing;
-economic reform established The new direction of "supply-side reform";
-continue to fight corruption with all efforts and implement strict governance of the party;
-vigorously launch military and national defense reforms. Taken together,
is a comprehensive (economic, social, political, and military) deepening reform to pave the way for the country’s future sustainable development. Looking at
, there is also a main theme, that is, the Belt and Road Initiative, which is manifested in several aspects:
-the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which invites more than 60 countries to participate;
-actively promotes the export of high-speed rail, rail roads and ports. Construction;
-South China Sea Reef Reclamation Project Construction;
-Cooperation with African countries Djibouti mentioned Namibia to build supply bases in the Red Sea and East Atlantic respectively;
-Renminbi was included in the IMF's SDR currency basket and was officially granted The identity of the international reserve currency, etc. Taken together,
means that will pave the way for the comprehensive development of the sea and land Silk Road in the 21st century.
How are these actions and phenomena related to the "great revival"?
We must first understand the relationship between China and the world in the 3000 years of history:
(1) In the past 3000 years of history, in terms of GDP, except for the most recent one hundred years before 1978, China has always been No. 1 in the world;
(2) The relationship between China and all countries with which it interacts is based on what British historian Tonby calls "universalism", which is reflected in the interaction between China and neighboring countries, which is the so-called " "Tributary relationship" is the relationship between protection and protection between a large country and a small country. It is essentially a consensual, peaceful relationship between beneficiaries and beneficiaries; as for the interaction with non-peripheral countries, it is The land-based Silk Road with a history of one to two thousand years and the Maritime Silk Road with a history of hundreds of years. These two Silk Roads constructed an economic, trade and cultural system centered on China in all regions of the "world" (mainly Asia, Africa, and Europe) at that time. They were generally mutually beneficial and prosperous;
(3) in order to maintain maritime The Silk Road is safe and smooth. China has the earliest and strongest ocean-going fleet in human history. It starts from the coast of China, passes through the South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca, crosses the Indian Ocean, arrives in Africa, and penetrates into the Red Sea;
(4) For trade needs, the currencies of the Chinese dynasties (minting coins in the Tang Dynasty, Jiaozi in the Song Dynasty, and silver notes in the Shanxi bill in the Qing Dynasty) were all phased and partially circulated in the Belt and Road at that time;
(5) Of course, in Lu , What is exchanged on the Silk Road is far more than commodities, resources, and seeds. There are also cultures and religions.Exchanges. Compared with the current "civilization conflict" between western countries, the history of the maritime and land Silk Road with China as the core is mostly the "fusion of civilizations".
So, you can make a comparison between the past and the present:
-China's GDP ranking in the world, from 15th in 1978, surpassing Japan in 2010 to become the second place, sooner or later, it will replace the United States and return to the first place before 2049;
——One Belt and One Road in the new century is under development;
——One Belt and One Road in the new century will also have a large number of Chinese infrastructure and currency. Of course, there will also be China’s powerful ocean-going fleet to ensure safety and security along the way. Smooth.
From 2015 to 2016 (January 2015, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank was officially put into operation; the RMB was officially included in the SDR in October; construction of the port of Djibouti in Africa started...), obviously, China is "returning to the world" and China is also approaching "greatness" Rejuvenation" goal. 2015 to 2016 is therefore a critical moment of great historical significance.
"Shiping Big Finance"
Host: Shi Qiping
Broadcasting platform: Phoenix TV Chinese Channel
Premiere time: Thursday 19:20
Replay time: Friday 06:25 11:30
