"Open China", a 10-part video series produced by China Daily, delves into the profound transformations that have reshaped China over the past four more decades. Through interviews with more than 100 global opinion leaders — including diplomats, economists and business leaders — the series will highlight a unique aspect of China's dramatic journey into a new era.

From the city to the countryside, poverty relief to prosperity, Chinese modernization remains people-centric, blazing its own trail.

"Within one lifetime, you saw people move from impoverished conditions and, sort of, just drab clothing to what you see around you. It's a huge transformation. It's amazing," said former World Bank president Robert Zoellick.

What do other top experts say?

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