On 19 March, H.E Mr. Liu Weimin, Chinese Ambassador to Tonga published an article named “China’s Stability is a Vital Pillar For Global Development” in Tongan media outlet “TALANOA ‘O TONGA”, to give a briefing on the “two sessions”, the China’s National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. The full article is as follows:
As Tonga kick started the National Development Summit, China just concluded “two sessions”,the annual meetings of China’s National People’s Congress(NPC), the top legislature, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee,the top political advisory body, which demonstrated the resilience of the Chinese economy, underscored China’s commitment to modernization,and showed the great potential for the future development. China’s growth will not only benefit itself but also contribute to the development of other countries, including Tonga.
**1. The significance of the “two sessions”goes beyond China’s borders.**
The “two sessions” constitute key practices of China’s whole-process people’s democracy, where more than 5,000 NPC deputies and members of the CPPCC National Committee from all across the country and diverse sectors converge to shape national policies. The decisions made at the “two sessions” will not only guide China’s future but also influence global economic dynamics. The year 2025 marks the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025) and the beginning of strategic planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). It is also a pivotal year for further comprehensively deepening reforms and propelling Chinese modernization towards steady and long-term progress. The “two sessions” convened at this critical juncture, bear an extraordinary mission and significance.
This year’s sessions featured numerous highlights, including confidence-boosting goals and tasks, meticulous attention to people’s livelihoods, pragmatic and efficient discussions, and a grand vision for major-country diplomacy. Not only are Chinese citizens closely following this grand event, but the world is also paying keen attention to it, including China’s democratic practices, development and transformation, and how China will interact with the international community in the future.
According to this year’s government work report, China will broaden international cooperation by further opening up to promote greater mutual reinforcement and higher-standard positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows. The world has noticed that this is the third consecutive year China has anchored its GDP growth rate in the 5 percent range. From this morale-boosting report, people can see the steady progress of China’s economy over the past year and feel a firm confidence in the future. The confidence comes from the country’s institutional strengths and advantages, effective governance mechanisms, vast space for further growth, innovation drive, and reform and opening up. The 2025 “two sessions” are a declaration of China’s unwavering resolve to innovate and inspire. By marrying grassroots insights with visionary policy-making, leveraging technological prowess, China is not merely navigating challenges but also injecting stability and creating growth.
**2. The stability and development of China have emerged as a cornerstone for global progress.**
China’s economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience and stability despite a challenging global environment. In 2024, China’s economic achievements were nothing short of remarkable. The country managed to create 12.56 million new urban jobs, achieve a record-high grain output of over 700 million tonnes, China’s GDP reached 134.91 trillion RMB($18.81 trillion), marking a steady 5 percent year-on-year increase, and continuing to contribute about 30 percent to global economic growth. This milestone underscores China’s ability to maintain robust economic growth despite external pressures and internal adjustments. The country continues to play a pivotal role in global economic development, serving as a key driver of stability and progress.
Amid growing global economic uncertainty, China’s ability to maintain steady economic growth is a testament to its strong policy framework and effective governance. The country has successfully navigated global economic challenges, leveraging innovation, investment in infrastructure, and policy reforms to sustain growth. The steady expansion of domestic consumption, improvements in the business environment, and enhanced trade partnerships contribute to sustained economic momentum. China’s commitment to high-quality development ensures that growth is inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with long-term objectives. As China strengthens its role in global economic governance, its constructive engagement and forward-looking policies will contribute to shared prosperity and sustainable growth worldwide. China has significant institutional advantages and the advantage of a super-large market, with the potential for new types of consumption being rapidly unleashed, among other advantages. Also, the country has the advantage of a comprehensive and well-integrated industrial system, and the nation’s manufacturing sector has ranked first in the world for 15 consecutive years.
One of the most promising aspects of China’s economic strategy is its emphasis on green development and the digital economy. China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and environmental sustainability. The country is accelerating investments in solar and wind power, enhancing energy efficiency, and advancing carbon neutrality goals. These efforts align with China’s commitment to building an eco-friendly economy and addressing climate change challenges.The digital economy is another key pillar of China’s future growth. With advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data, China is fostering a highly innovative business environment. The rapid expansion of smart manufacturing, digital trade, and financial technology is creating new economic opportunities. The integration of technology into various industries is reshaping business models and enhancing global competitiveness. Looking ahead, China will continue this parallel development-offering the world its best innovations while also absorbing the best global advancements.
China’s solid and sustained progress on the path of high-quality development is not only a success for China itself but also a contribution to global shared prosperity. The country plays an active role in multilateral platforms such as the G20, BRICS, and the World Trade Organization (WTO), advocating for open trade, fair economic policies, and global stability.As China deepens trade ties, expands foreign direct investment, and strengthens international collaborations, the world stands to benefit. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to enhance connectivity, infrastructure development, and trade facilitation, fostering win-win cooperation across regions.
**3.China will provide certainty to this uncertain world.**
Today’s world is characterized by changes and turbulence, with the rise of anti-globalization thinking, the apparent growth of unilateralism and protectionism, the frequent occurrence of local conflicts and turmoil as well as the hegemonic and bullying behaviors of certain powers in wantonly encircling and suppressing the emerging forces - these are real challenges that must not be ignored. At the same time, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is developing further, the Global South is gaining momentum, while peace, development, and win-win cooperation have become the universal wish of the people and a general trend. The collective rise of the Global South, represented by emerging markets and developing countries, is profoundly reshaping the global landscape and has become a key force driving changes in the international order. The hallmark of our era is the prominent, growing strength of the Global South.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi affirmed that China will be a just and righteous force for world peace and stability, a progressive force for international fairness and justice, as well as a constructive force for the common development of the world. From proposing an array of pro-development initiatives to mediating reconciliation in the Middle East and promoting peace on the Ukraine crisis, China’s concrete actions have spoken volumes for its commitment to global peace and stability, as well as shared prosperity.
President Xi Jinping, as the leader of a major country and a big political party, has shown a global vision and shouldered the responsibility of our times, and led China’s diplomacy in upholding fundamental principles, breaking new ground, and making steady progress. China’s relations with the world have thus undergone positive and profound changes. Building a community with a shared future for mankind has taken new and solid steps forward underPresident Xi Jinping’s stewardship. This is where the confidence and backbone of Chinese diplomacy’s “stability” lies, and it has also become a grand cause for all parties to participate in.
China, through its own development and cooperation with others, through the three Global Initiatives, the Belt and Road Initiative and proposals alike, shares development opportunities with others, particularly the Global South. Today, the notion of humanity sharing a common future has been written into multiple resolutions of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) and multilateral documents, more than 100 countries have expressed support for the three major Global Initiatives, and more than three-quarters of the world’s countries have become part of the family of the Belt and Road Initiative. With its growing number of friends and partners, China is gathering greater strength to stabilize the world. A community with a shared future for humanity will ensure that the world belongs to every country, and that everyone will have a bright future.
By always upholding the banner of peace, development, and win-win cooperation and pursuing a win-win strategy of opening-up, China continues to create new opportunities for the world through its own development. China’s vast consumer base and commitment to openness make it a key driver of global economic growth. Rather than seeking unilateral gains, China has been sharing its development dividends with other countries, especially developing ones, and giving them access to its immense market. By lowering trade barriers and expanding import quotas, China has empowered developing nations to integrate into global value chains on fairer terms. Since Dec.1, 2024, China has granted all least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations, zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent of their product categories, becoming the first major developing country and leading economy to adopt such a policy.
This year marks the 27th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tonga. Over the past 27 years, China and Tonga have stood together through challenges and rendered mutual support. The comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries has become ever more robust and resilient. In the face of serious uncertainties in the current international situation, and when China is formulating its next five-year development plan, Tonga is developing its TSDF (Tonga Strategic Development Framework) for the next ten years, China and Tonga ought to work together to oppose unilateralism and protectionism and to jointly safeguard multilateralism and the global free trade system. China welcomes Tonga to seize the new opportunities of China’s development and join hands to march toward modernization, and is ready to work with Tonga to strengthen exchanges at all levels, deepen and expand practical cooperation, and jointly safeguard regional peace, stability, development and revitalization.