The Five Fundamental Characteristics of China’s Modernization Process

Abstract

Chinese-style modernization is a distinct and independent path based on its unique history, culture, population and natural resources. It is a modernization process with a huge population, promoting shared prosperity among all its people while ensuring the harmonious balance of material and spiritual civilization. Additionally, it emphasizes the coexistence of humanity and nature, and prioritizes peaceful development. Chinese-style modernization holds a crucial position within the historical developments of global modernization, presenting a wholly new and feasible model for other countries to examine and learn from. It represents not only a breakthrough from the traditional modernization model, but also a new direction of human civilization development. China's approach showcases Chinese wisdom and strategy, offering a means to push for the development of all humankind.