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October 2020 ` 50 News from China China-India Review the Chinese Way Health, Holiday & Happiness Let Diwali Spirit Shines Forth Vol. XXXII | No. 10 | October 2020 ` 50 NEWS FROM CHINA CHINA-INDIA REVIEW THE CHINESE WAY Health, Holiday & Happiness Let Diwali Spirit Shines Forth.... H.E. SUN WEIDONG From Ambassador’s Desk China’s Ambassador to India Celebrating Resilience and Cultural Connect here is nothing like a good holiday to Going by latest indicators, China’s epidemic recharge your body and spirit. More than prevention and economic recovery will also Thalf a billion Chinese people decided to stimulate global economy and help partners and take a break and soak in unique charms of China’s friends like India. As our two countries step up eight-day Golden Week holiday in October. efforts to reach an agreement to de-escalate the This surge in domestic tourism has also current border situation, we should not forget that generated consumption-driven boom and our two countries share deeper intellectual and reinforced ongoing economic recovery in China. spiritual bonds which were formed by centuries In this regard, I am glad to share that China’s of unbroken interaction among scholars and seers. economic recovery picked up steam in the People-to-people and cultural exchanges form third quarter of this year. China is confident of the heart and soul of the China-India partnership. sustaining the current momentum amid the The importance of cultural and spiritual effective control of the novel coronavirus. As exchanges was epitomized in the lives of Dr the epidemic is largely brought under control Dwarkanath Kotnis and Xu Fancheng. The domestically, factories and schools have reopened Chinese Embassy in India held an online and tourist sites across the country are attracting conference to commemorate the 110th birth millions of people. anniversary of Dr Kotnis, which was attended This economic resurgence could not have by scholars, cultural figures and relatives of the been possible without the leadership of President legendary Indian doctor. Dr Kotnis was “A Hero Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China. to Remember and A Monument to Eternity,” as The optimism of the Chinese people about their I said in my speech at the webinar. Above all, he future is aptly encapsulated in the 14th Five-Year was an embodiment of China-India friendship Plan (2021-25) for National Economic and Social and deep empathy our people have for each other. Development and the Long-Range Objectives Similarly, we organized an online event to unveil Through the Year 2035 to guide the country’s Essays in Memory of Xu Fancheng to pay tribute to next modernization process unveiled by the this iconic scholar who brought the depth and 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party beauty of Indian philosophy and literature to of China (CPC) during its 5th Plenary Session the Chinese people. We need more such cultural in late October. For the 14th Five-Year Plan bridge-builders and spiritual seers to enrich and period, China will speed up fostering a new transform the China-India relations. development pattern where domestic and foreign Last but not least, moved by the beauty and markets can boost each other with the domestic radiance of Diwali festivities, I wish all Indian market as the mainstay. The 15-year roadmap friends a joyous Diwali. May Diwali light shine underscores the resolve to basically achieve warmth and brightness on your life forever! socialist modernization by 2035. The roles of innovation, real economy, a strong domestic market, rural vitalization and green development were underscored for China’s growth. NEWS FROM CHINA | CHINA-INDIA REVIEW | OCTOBER 2020 | 3 NEWS FROM CHINA CHINA-INDIA REVIEW Vol XXXII | No. 10 | October 2020 Editor-in-Chief : Ji Rong Associate Editors Chang Peilin, Cai Xiaotian CON TENTS Desk Zu Jian GOLDEN WEEK HOLIDAY Han Meng Shweta Aggarwal • China’s Golden Week Holiday Shows 6 Health, Resilience and Economic Recovery Published and Printed by Ji Rong, Press Counsellor • Domestic Consumption Driving China’s 10 Embassy of the People’s Republic of China GDP Growth, Say Experts in India 50-D, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri • New Consumption Trends Shine in China’s 11 New Delhi- 110021 Golden Week Holiday Tel: 011-26881249 • Chinese People Go on Long Trips as Fax: 011-26882024 14 Website: http://in.china-embassy.org Pandemic Wanes Contact: [email protected] • Chill Time in China 16 • China Confident of Sustaining Recovery Printed at M/s Advantage Offset 17 B-256, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-I, Momentum as Economy Bounces Back Delhi-110028 Consultant TGII Media Private Limited Website of Foreign Ministry of China www.mfa.gov.cn www.fmprc.gov.cn Contact: [email protected] Chinese Ambassador’s Twitter Sun Weidong@China_Amb_India RNI No.: 47440/88 Postal Regd. No DL-SW-16/4034/18-20 E-book & PDF version (http://in.china-embassy.org) Disclaimer CHINA FOCUS All rights reserved throughout the world. Reproduction in any manner is prohibited. • Key CPC Session Unveils 15-Year Plan for 19 China’s Socialist Modernization BOARD OF ADVISORS • Xi Stresses Modernizing Socialist System, 22 Governance Capacity in New Book Zhu Xiaohong, Counsellor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in India • 40 Years Later, Shenzhen Leads China’s New 23 Manish Chand, CEO, TGII Media Private Journey Toward Socialist Modernization Limited & India Writes Network • Xi Jinping Leads China’s Anti-Poverty War 26 Mohammed Saqib, Secretary-General, from the Front India China Economic and Cultural Council • Xi Calls for Embodying Great Spirit Forged 31 B. R. Deepak, Professor, JNU in the War for National Rejuvenation Kaushal Goyal, CEO, GBD Books 4 | NEWS FROM CHINA | CHINA-INDIA REVIEW | OCTOBER 2020 CON TENTS CHINA AND WORLD • Xi’s Statements at UN Show China’s Global 34 Vision, Commitment: Wang Yi • China’s Ties with ASEAN Growing from 36 Strength to Strength: Wang Yi • China-Africa Cooperation Continues to Flourish 39 as FOCAC Marks 20th Anniversary • China Elected to Human Rights Council for 43 2021-2023 • China-US Decoupling Unrealistic, Bad for the 44 World: Official • Shared Community of Health: China Signs 46 Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility REGIONS CHINA & INDIA • In a Major Feat, Xizang Eliminates 47 • Dr Kotnis Will Always Live in Hearts 51 Absolute Poverty of Chinese People: Ambassador Sun • China Hits Back at U.S Threat of 48 • A Hero to Remember, A Monument 53 Financial Sanctions Against Hong to Eternity Kong • Indian Doctor Who Transformed 58 • China Slams DPP for Pushing 49 China-India Ties into an Eternal Bond Taiwan’s Independence • Connecting Minds: Xu Fancheng 63 • Lights on: All Prefectures in Culture Study Centre Opens in 50 Xinjiang Covered with 750-KV Pondicherry Power Network • Xu Fancheng Opened a Window 65 to Indians to Understand Chinese Culture: Ambassador NEWS FROM CHINA | CHINA-INDIA REVIEW | OCTOBER 2020 | 5 54 China’s Golden Week Holiday Shows Health, Resilience and Economic Recovery hina’s eight-day Golden Week Holiday has reflected the country’s impressive health and economic recovery from COVID-19, with Cmore than half a billion people on the move for their long-awaited vacations and factories stepping up production to complete new orders. The total number of Amid the epidemic measures, the peak season of tourism-driven domestic tourists consumption, witnessed during the National Day celebration which nationwide was coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, was a test for China’s previously expected new economic development model of “dual circulation”. to reach 550 million As a key part of the “dual circulation” development pattern floated by China’s top leadership in May that encourages domestic and overseas during the holiday, markets to reinforce each other, the country’s enormous market and while statistics from expanding domestic demand during the holiday has gathered sound the Ministry of Culture momentum for China’s economy to further perk up, Xinhua reported on and Tourism showed October 8. that 618 million domestic tourist visits Tourism Revenue were made in the first The total number of domestic tourists nationwide was previously expected to reach 550 million during the holiday, while statistics from the Ministry seven days, generating of Culture and Tourism showed that 618 million domestic tourist visits overall revenue of 454 were made in the first seven days, generating overall revenue of 454 billion billion yuan (about yuan (about USD66.9 billion). In Wuhan, the “heroic” city once hard hit by coronavirus but has restored its vigor, visitors ambled by the Yellow Crane USD66.9 billion) Tower as the historic building launched night tours for the first time since its opening to the public in 1985 after reconstruction. The landmark topped the “country’s hottest scenic spots” rankings by China’s largest online travel agency Trip.com Group. 6 | NEWS FROM CHINA | CHINA-INDIA REVIEW | OCTOBER 2020 “The Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is the known for its forest parks. The picturesque tourist same as usual, so is the roaring Yangtze flowing spot received 1.8 million visitors in the first five eastward,” Wang Yu, a tourist from Hubei’s Enshi days of the holiday, with total tourism revenue City, said while enjoying a distant view on top of exceeding 1.3 billion yuan. the tower. “What’s different is the heavy traffic “I made travel plans and booked the tickets on the bridge and the passing cargo ships on the before setting out,” said Li Lin from Beijing who river. Wuhan returns to life!” Mr Wang said. visited the Wulingyuan scenic area in Zhangjiajie. Top scenic sites in central China’s Hubei She was impressed by the smart face-scanning Province received over 2.07 million visitors in the quick pass, noise-free wireless audio guide, clean first seven days of the holiday, according to the and tidy tourist trails, as well as zero-contact provincial culture and tourism department, with customer services.
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