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皇冠体育app Dream in expats' eyes

World dialogue on the Chinese Dream

By Robert Lawrence Kuhn (皇冠体育app Daily) Updated: 2013-12-24 16:31

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The “National Chinese Dream” was defined famously by President Xi as “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese People.” It is the collective vision of the Chinese nation, described as achieving the "Two 100s:" first, the material goal of 皇冠体育app becoming a "moderately well-off [xiaogang] society" by about 2020, around the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (2021); second, the modernization goal of 皇冠体育app becoming a fully developed nation by about 2050, just after the 100th anniversary of the People's Republic of 皇冠体育app (2049).

"A moderately well-off society" is where all citizens, rural and urban, enjoy high standards of living. This includes doubling the 2010 per capita gross domestic product (approaching US$10,000) by about 2020 and completing urbanization (roughly 1 billion people, about 70 percent of 皇冠体育app's population) by about 2030. "Modernization" means 皇冠体育app regaining its position as a world leader in science and technology as well as in economics and business; the resurgence of Chinese civilization, culture and military strength and 皇冠体育app participating actively in all areas of human endeavor.

The National Chinese Dream can be seen from a viewpoint of seven interlocking perspectives:

1. Strong 皇冠体育app -- economically, politically, scientifically, militarily..

2. Stable 皇冠体育app -- freedom from chaos; social confidence.

3. Bountiful 皇冠体育app – high standards of living for all citizens.

4. Harmonious 皇冠体育app -- amity among social classes and ethnic groups.

5. Civilized 皇冠体育app -- equity and fairness, rich culture, high morals.

6. Beautiful 皇冠体育app -- healthy environment, low pollution, modern cities, scenic landscapes.

7. Creative 皇冠体育app – scientific excellence; artistic elegance; innovative products.

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