China under the leadership of the Communist Party of China has blazed a new trail for economic and social progress that has not only led the country to its own economic prosperity, but also shown a way in which the rest of the world can overcome the various stumbling blocks that are hindering the progress of both developed and developing countries.

Where you go decides which path you take, and which path you take has a bearing on what you will finally get. The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics has been successful for China not least because it works with the country's particular realities.

For the majority of developing countries, the China model can serve as a reminder that the Western political system and capitalism are not imperative for improving the lives of their peoples. They may learn from China that they can stick to their own political systems, their traditional cultures and their own national characteristics, and can sieve and adapt from the prior development experiences of the West, as long as they find the right path to integrate their own advantages with the right choices for economic development and social progress.