The rise of China has touched the core of the global order. China's prospects cannot be predicted based on the experiences of Western politics. It remains uncertain whether the West will tolerate an emerging China and whether China's various domestic forces can all prioritize the overall national interest. The next one or two decades are key to the long-term prospects of Chinese people and the nation.

Adopting a negative attitude toward and suppressive actions against China is almost instinctive for the West. They may not create a collective boycott against China, but their similar stances place unrelenting pressure on China, increasing the risks the country has to confront.

The West has imposed various political threats on some small and medium-sized countries, but China already has adequate strength to refuse such threats. China can be in charge of its own destiny and adhere to a development path that best suits the interests of all Chinese.

China has maintained relatively sound economic and social development, despite the shocks of the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Arab Spring.

Although facing external challenges and domestic conflicts, Chinese society is witnessing increasing adaptability. It is already impossible that the country will be abruptly toppled down by a concrete conflict or a jarring message.

Those demanding reforms in China also want stability. There are now more urban residents owning property, and the attractiveness of rural households is quickly rebounding. People support both reform and stability.

However, China also faces severe challenges over the next few decades. The worldwide wave of democratization has brought universal pressure. China's political system, which has promoted national development, is still not in accordance with the Western worldview.

Lagging reforms in a few areas have brought some problems that are difficult to resolve, such as corruption, public unrest, and the establishment of heavy chemical projects. These are isolated problems, but they could combine into a powerful challenge. It's also increasingly easy for external hostility to link with domestic discontent, which means outside agents may have more cards to play when dealing with China.

In the next few decades, the rise of China will affect the core interests of the West. There will be more risks ahead for the country's development, and external forces will be further motivated to prevent China's rise. This uncertainty will continue for years to come.

But the public should be confident about the country's future. China's fate is in its people's hands. Recognizing this clearly and making efforts to develop the country should be the mainstream effort of all society.