On October 1 of each year, the People's Republic of China celebrates its founding anniversary. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Republic. This occasion holds profound significance about the unique journey of this country, which, in just a few decades, has transitioned from a poor country torn by wars and famines to a superpower competing for leadership in the international system and imposing a new reality based on multipolarity rather than unilateral hegemony.
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When the Republic was declared in 1949, China was one of the poorest and most backward countries. Illiteracy rates were high, infrastructure was dilapidated, and national income was negligible compared to major powers. However, the Chinese leadership launched a long-term national project based on self-reliance, industrialization, the development of education and health, and the achievement of social justice. Then came the reforms of the late 1970s, led by Deng Xiaoping, which opened the door to a policy of openness and reform. The socialist economy embraced market mechanisms, and the country opened its doors to foreign investment. This enabled it to enter the development race with vigor, transforming itself over the course of four decades into the "factory of the world."
Today, China is the second-largest economy in the world, with a GDP exceeding $18 trillion. It has also led global trade and become a leader in modern technology, from artificial intelligence and advanced communications to advanced industries and aerospace. At the same time, it has not neglected the social dimension, succeeding in lifting 850 million people from extreme poverty into the middle class and declaring the eradication of absolute poverty in 2020—an unprecedented achievement that reflects meticulous planning and strong political will.
China has not been content with its domestic achievements; it has transformed into a major player on the international stage through massive initiatives such as the "Belt and Road," which has built bridges of cooperation with Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, establishing a new global interconnected network. It has also imposed its presence in major international organizations and become a pillar of alliances such as BRICS, which has led to the consolidation of a multipolar world order in which China's role in any international political or economic decision can no longer be ignored. China has become a pole that balances the scales against the United States and its allies, giving countries of the Global South hope for a more just and balanced system.
Since President Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, China has entered a new phase of confidence and boldness. He has put forward his vision of the "Chinese Dream," which aims to revitalize the nation and renew its strength by the middle of the twenty-first century, and has established policies that combine economic modernization, technological independence, defensive military strength, and intelligent diplomatic openness. Xi Jinping has demonstrated wisdom in managing the balance between internal and external factors, working to promote sustainable growth internally and countering attempts at containment externally without slipping into direct conflict, relying on alliances, flexible diplomacy, and political pragmatism. Thanks to his leadership, China has been able to maintain stability in a turbulent world and present an alternative development model that has attracted the attention of many countries seeking to free themselves from economic and political dependence.
China's journey from poverty to power represents one of the greatest transformations in contemporary history. With the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Republic, China has become a fundamental pillar in shaping the future of the world. It is no longer merely a rising power, but a truly established force shaping the contours of a multipolar international order. At the heart of this renaissance stands the wise leadership of Xi Jinping, who is steadily leading the Chinese nation toward realizing the Chinese Dream and building a prosperous society that shares the benefits of development with the world.
