The Real China Model: What other developing countries should learn from China

John Quelch, executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University, has shared his view at the China Development Forum 2026 that China has consistently demonstrated reliability on the global stage. Quelch is confident that the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will not only drive China's economic progress, but also serve as a model for Global South countries, reinforcing China's role as a trusted cooperation partner.

Yasiru Ranaraja, director of the Belt and Road Initiative Sri Lanka, noted that China's development is not only by its skyscrapers or growth rates, but also by the extent to which its environment is preserved. He highlighted the Xiong'an New Area as a model of China's ecological civilization, emphasizing that environmental protection has been embedded throughout its development.Click the video to hear more of his thoughts on China's ecological civilization. #XiVision

Interpreting China's economic performance in the first half of 2024

China - Economic Growth and Development

Official: China confident in achieving its 2025 GDP growth target