Compare·18

Author: Wu Jinglian
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The Comparison provides an academic platform for readers on comparative institutional analysis. Standing at the forefront of theory, it selectively introduces the experiences and lessons of other countries, the theories and practices of transition economies, as well as the developments in the field of comparative research. Additionally, it focuses on introducing domestic and international academic theories regarding the design of China's economic reform plans, policy proposals, and critiques. This issue of The Comparison is tightly centered on the theme of "economic growth." When "development is the hard truth" is replaced by "harmonious development," and as the discussion grows about how China can maintain rapid economic growth while balancing social equity, rationally utilizing resources, and protecting the environment, will the focus on "growth" be overlooked, leading to a seemingly plausible but misguided extreme? Professor Yan Yingyi says: "Internationally, China is now enjoying unprecedented respect and attention, mainly due to its high-speed economic growth. If we were to summarize China's achievements with a single number, it would be the 9% annual GDP growth of its 1.1 billion population. From a domestic political perspective, high-speed economic growth is a crucial foundation for national and social stability. Under the same conditions, the faster the economic growth, the more stable the society and the more secure the regime." In China, stability and development have become a universal consensus, and building a prosperous and strong modern society is a common aspiration. People are reluctant to disrupt the pace of China's economic development for any other goals. To this end, we explore a range of issues closely related to sustainable development from multiple levels and perspectives, including theory, policy, and international comparisons.