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The Star Thursday November 30 2023 Chinese modernisation leaves no one behind He Ying Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Christchurch Modernisation is the common pursuit of all people around the world. As a developing country with 1.4 billion people, how can China achieve its modernisation? This topic has drawn worldwide attention and discussion through these years. Some people may not be so familiar with the term Chinese modernisation. Here, I would like to interpret the implication of Chinese modernisation from the perspective of common prosperity which makes modernisation not a luxury for the privileged few, but every household. As President Xi Jinping points out, common prosperity is what socialism is essentially about and what the people want. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, achieving common prosperity for all has featured ever more prominently in China’s agenda. Through balancing regional development and winning the fight against poverty, China is getting closer to the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Common prosperity is not the same as absolute egalitarianism. China’s common prosperity aims at vigorously promoting high-quality development, generally raising the income levels of urban and rural residents, gradually narrowing the distribution gap, resolutely preventing polarisation and unifying efficiency, equality together with social stability. We allow some people to get rich first, and encourage those having got prosperous first to help others catch up, so that the prosperity of the entire population will be realised in the end. In recent ten years, China has realised remarkable achievements, creating good conditions for realising common prosperity. The value added by manufacturing sector takes up nearly 30 percent of the global total, topping the world. Its per capita food supply is over 470 kg, far above the 400 kg international food security line. More than 200 million Chinese people have received higher education. Around 60 percent of its economic growth are spurred by scientific and technological advancement. China boasts a notable edge in emerging sectors like new energy vehicles and artificial intelligence. In 2022, China contributed 17 percent of the world’s GDP. Its urban/rural ratio of per capita disposable income, an index on income disparity, has lowered from 2.88 ten years ago to the current 2.45. China has claimed unprecedented victory in the tough battle against poverty, lifting 100 million people out of poverty, which is one of the most celebrated achievements at home and abroad. The following are some typical measures taken in this process: First, targeted poverty alleviation. A primary-level government identifies each and every poor household under its jurisdiction, creates a file for it and starts the ongoing process of lifting it out of poverty. Second, blood making rather than blood transfusion. Poor households are encouraged to seek sustainable development on their own, by tapping into their unique location advantages and local resources, focusing more on the production side, such as helping people to set up businesses, secure start-up loans and get skills training. Third, all-out efforts by governments at all levels. Poverty alleviation performance is a key criterion in the evaluation, appointment and promotion of public servants at all levels of government. And finally, full participation of the society. Many Internet companies in China have voluntarily helped remote regions sell their products via live streaming, and taught rural residents how to utilise social media platforms to grow their business. As a result, many must-buy local products and must-visit places are known to the world. Prosperity is not real until common prosperity is achieved, and development is true only when development of all countries has been made. In 2021, President Xi Jinping proposed Global Development Initiative. While marching toward modernisation, China will increase its input to global development cooperation, provide more opportunities for the world, share the development fruits more widely and fairly, and embrace a brighter future of common development with people of all countries in the world. 20 LETTERS Sea level rise a worry for Coastal Pathway users The finished Coastal Pathway will be a great asset for those living in the east and able to use it daily or weekly. To be riding along so close to the sea is a big part of the attraction, but I do wonder about the decision to spend so much on this when important access roads on Banks Peninsula will be threatened by sea level rising in 25 years time. 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The NRL club delivered three coach upskilling sessions and two days of skill development for junior players. Bulldogs’ Craig Wilson said Canterbury and the West Coast were rich in talent. “We’ve been discussing it for 12 or 18 months how we can benefit this area, but it’s an area rich in rugby league talent, going back to the Brent Todds, and (more recently) Jordan Riki, Slade Griffin, Griffin Neame. “We’re just hoping that if we can assist and develop the game here, there will be more to come. “We’re committed for the next two years and hopefully that will form a catalyst for more guys to come through the system and Crusader Todd Blackadder. Mo’unga could, potentially, return to New Zealand in mid- 2026 and put himself in the frame for the World Cup in Australia the following year by first playing the provincial season. At that point, he will be 32. However, the multiple Crusaders Super Rugby champion says he can imagine playing in Japan “until I retire”. “I’m focused on the present, I just want to give all I can to Toshiba,” he said. “I really can see myself playing here as long as I can until I play in the NRL, not just at the Bulldogs but at other clubs.” The camp started with a seminar for national level and retire.” Mo’unga started in the Rugby World Cup final defeat to South Africa, his 56th test for the All Blacks. He sits fourth on the alltime list for most points scored for the All Blacks with 466. Fellow departed All Blacks now readying for a season in Japan include Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick while captain Sam Cane is taking a sabbatical and skipping Super Rugby Pacific to play for Suntory. “I don’t like using the term ‘sabbatical’,” Mo’unga said. pathways coaches, followed by a session for youth club and 13s/14s representative coaches, senior club coaches and 15s SWAN SONG: Richie Mo’unga in the World Cup final loss to South Africa in what is likely to be his last game for the All Blacks. Above – Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett join other All Blacks for a season in Japan. PHOTOS: GETTY “This isn’t a rest for me, it’s not a one-year thing. I’m fully involved and fully committed.” Toshiba Brave Lupus finished fifth last season, just outside the playoffs. “Every year for a long number of years, it’s been the same, same, same,” he said. “This is an experience for myself to test my abilities in a different environment.” Mo’unga said last year he was ultimately swayed by the chance to set his family, which includes young daughter Billie and son Marley, up for life. grade coaches. About 100 juniors from the 13s and 14s grades experienced a skill development training day on Saturday, followed by 15s-18s boys and 15s-23s girls on Sunday. Said Canterbury Rugby League director of football Jamie Lester: “They focused on rugby league’s fundamentals and the Bulldogs’ big thing was effort, so we just wanted everyone listening and putting their best foot forward. “There were lots of smiling faces and prizes given out by the Bulldogs to players who really showed that effort they were looking for. “Sunday’s session saw the players split into backs and forwards, so the training was a bit more position specific. Our coaches had been learning with the Bulldogs during the week, too, so they were instilling some of the stuff they had learned. “It’s not so much about the “It’s a touchy thing when people are going overseas but you can’t hide away from the fact it’s life-changing for me and my family,” Mo’unga told the Herald. “My job as a father and a husband is to provide for my family and put them first in decisions. That’s basically what I’m doing. “I’ve got a short window to play rugby so it’s taking advantage of that. Japan is a really good fit for me and my family and the age my kids are at. We’re excited to indulge in the culture.” – NZ Herald Bulldogs camp furthers league pathways RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: NRL club the Bulldogs has delivered a five-day development camp in conjunction with Canterbury Rugby League. PHOTO: CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE sporting element – because they can learn the skill anywhere – it’s about the little things: the attention to detail, how you approach your training, the preparation you need to do. “Eighty percent of going to that next level is learning and knowing how to train, and perseverance. If they can do that, they get into the mindset of being able to train well . . . and when you have to perform those skills under pressure and at speed, they become competent and that builds confidence, which builds their game and allows them to grow and develop. “The first thing that fails under pressure or fatigue (in a game) will be their skill level, so it’s a fine line. Teaching these kids to listen and that discipline doing drills, once they pick that habit up, that’s something they have for the rest of their lives – in footy and in general.”
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