On July 1, China marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, inviting reflection on one of the most remarkable development transformations in modern history.
As a former vice-president of Seychelles and chairperson of the Association for the Promotion of Friendship Between Seychelles and China, I have observed firsthand some aspects of this extraordinary transformation. And what strikes me is not simply its scale, but its speed, depth and breadth within a few generations.
Few nations have lifted so many people out of poverty, built such extensive infrastructure, transformed industrial capacity and emerged as a global leader in technology and innovation in such a short time.
When historians look back, China's experience will rank among the most significant development stories.
Only a few decades ago, hundreds of millions of Chinese lived in poverty. Infrastructure was limited, and many regions remained isolated from economic opportunity.
