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A BETTER ASIAN AND GLOBAL FUTURE

National Congress, which unveiled a blueprint for China’s development
to follow in the years to come. The main goals we set for China are, by
2020, for our GDP and urban and rural per capita incomes from 2010 to
be doubled, and our building of a moderately prosperous society in all
respects to be completed; and, by the middle of the century, for China
to be built into a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong,
democratic, culturally advanced, and harmonious; and for the Chinese
Dream of national rejuvenation to be realized. Looking ahead, we are
fully confident about China’s future.
At the same time, we are also aware that China remains the world’s
largest developing country. China continues to face many difficulties and
challenges on its road to progress. If we are to enable all Chinese people
to live better lives it will take tireless dedication over the years ahead. We
will continue without fail in our commitment to reform and opening up,
concentrate on the chief task of transforming our growth model, focus
on seeing our own house is in order, and work consistently to further our
socialist modernization drive.
There is a Chinese saying that goes, “Just as loved ones wish
the best for each other, so too do neighbors.” China will continue to
regard its neighbors as friends and partners, consolidating amicable ties,
deepening cooperation that is beneficial to all sides, and working hard to
make its own development be of greater benefit to its neighbors.
China will vigorously promote development and prosperity in Asia
and the world. Since the beginning of this century, China’s trade with
its neighbors has grown from over US$100 billion to US$1.3 trillion.
China has become the largest trading partner, the biggest export market,
and a major source of investment for many of these countries. China’s
interests have never been so closely connected in scope or depth with
those of the rest of Asia and the world. In the immediate future and
for a good time to come, China’s economy will continue to maintain
a healthy momentum of growth. Its domestic demand, particularly
consumer demand, will continue to grow, and its outbound investment
will significantly increase. It is projected that in the coming five years,
Chinese imports will reach around US$10 trillion, outbound investment
will reach US$500 billion and the number of outbound trips may well
exceed 400 million. The more China itself develops, the more able it

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