On the last day of this year, many people label 2013 as a "busy year." China has gone through so many events, which would probably have to be experienced by other countries over a few years. It also marks an extraordinary year in China's own history.

Compared internationally, China deserves to be outstanding.

It seems that as of now, no one can live a comfortable life in the international community. Elites from various countries have realized the importance of reform, but calling for it is much easier than putting it into practice.

China unveiled "comprehensive and deep reform" in 2013. From the "eight-point" anti-bureaucracy and formalism rules to the recently concluded Third Plenum of the 18th CPC Central Committee, China is advancing reform fast. Global public opinion also believes that such a reform will herald a "new China."

In 2013, China tops the world in terms of having the ability "to advance reform" and "achieve major successes." Official behavior and work style have been greatly improved at the end of this year. Chinese society has also developed a more mature understanding over China's economic growth.

The anti-corruption campaign is an indisputable highlight of China in 2013. Under President Xi Jinping's direction to fight "tigers" and "flies" - powerful leaders and lowly officials - all together, China has conducted an unprecedented drive to fight corruption since the reform and opening-up. This December, China's anti-graft agencies have exposed one senior official almost every day.

China has almost uncovered all its scars, by which means to speed up its reform to catch up with the deterioration of social problems and people losing patience.

Many people had questions about whether China can advance such a dramatic reform at the beginning of this year, but now, they got positive answers.

China still has many problems, but it is gaining the initiative in the international competition.

China's external environment is interacting with and even challenging China's rise. Japan is turning to be China's public rival, which is the new situation in the West Pacific. China is growing to be more powerful and robust to meet these challenges.

A diversified Chinese society has not weakened China's diplomatic strength. Although the Internet becomes a pool of opposition against the decisions of the government, China can still boast a solid and united frontline to deal with any diplomatic confrontations.

Chinese society is barely steady in 2013. Uncertainty, like a ghost, is a long-standing weakness of China, and daunting the society in every sphere.

China needs certainty to boost its people's confidence. But in such a rapid transformational period, China has to face a new challenge to make society feel safe and certain.

Farewell, 2013. We should believe China will have a more promising future, physically and mentally ready to meet more challenges.