In the 29th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) spoke with Michele Geraci (Geraci), former undersecretary of state at Italy's Ministry of Economic Development and an adjunct professor of finance at NYU Shanghai, about China's people-centered urban development and its global impact.

In the 28th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, the Global Times (GT) talked to Kabuljon Sabirov (Sabirov), director of the SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan.

In the 27th article of the “Readers' Reflections” column, Global Times (GT) talked to Francesco Faiola (Faiola), an Italian professor at the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences with Chinese Academy of Sciences and recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award.

In the 26th article of the “Readers' Reflections” column, Global Times (GT) talked to Essam Sharaf (Sharaf), former Egyptian Prime Minister, to get his insights on the understanding of Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building, and why “upholding the CPC's leadership” is key for the Chinese to realize their dreams. From an international perspective, he also analyzes the profound significance of Chinese modernization for the global development and governance.

Editor's Note: In the 25th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) talked to Erik Solheim (Solheim), recipient of the 2023 Chinese Government Award, Co-Chair of Europe-Asia Center and former Under Secretary-General of the UN and Executive Director of the UNEP, to get his insights on the understanding of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization and the reference value of China's green development path for Latin America, Africa, and the entire Global South.

In the 24th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) talked to Arkebe Oqubay, a British Academy Global Professor at SOAS University of London and former Senior Minister and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, to get his insight on China's historic poverty reduction achievement, its rural revitalization strategy, and what this experience means for other developing countries.

In the 23rd article of the “Readers' Reflections” column, Global Times (GT) talked to Robert Walker (Walker), Professor Emeritus and Emeritus Fellow of Green Templeton College at University of Oxford and a professor at Jingshi Academy, Beijing Normal University, to get his insight on the inspiration and significance of the Communist Party of China (CPC) establishing and practicing a correct understanding of governance performance.

In the 22nd installment of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times reporter Ma Tong spoke with Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), on how China's 15th Five-Year Plan is opening up new space for green growth, innovation and global business cooperation. Bakker said the opportunities released by the plan are significant enough to reshape how global companies work together.

Editor's Note: In the 21st article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times reporter talked to Colin Mackerras, 2014 recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, a renowned Australian Sinologist and chair professor at Renmin University of China. He shares his personal experiences of celebrating Spring Festival in China, highlighting how the Chinese values embodied in the Spring Festival—such as “harmony is precious” and “coexistence in harmony”—carry profound intellectual inspiration and practical significance for addressing international challenges today.

In the 20th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times reporter Ma Tong spoke with Janusz Piechociński (Piechociński), former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Poland and current president of the Poland-Asia Chamber of Commerce. Drawing on his long-term observations of China, Piechociński shared his views on President Xi's people-centered development philosophy and the link between family well-being and China's long-term governance stability.

In the 19th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) talked to Vladimir Norov (Norov), former secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and recipient of the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award about why China's concepts and initiatives have resonated so widely, and why Chinese solutions are particularly actionable and deliverable.

In the 18th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Tong talked to Park Seung Chan (Park), chairman of the Federation of Korea-China, and Professor at Yongin University. Park highlighted that China's emphasis on sci-tech innovation and institutional opening-up will create broad global opportunities, and expressed strong confidence in its 2026 economic outlook.

Editor's Note: In the 17th article of the “Readers' Reflections” column, Global Times reporter Li Xuanmin talked to Yoro Diallo, 2024 Recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, former first counselor of the Embassy of the Republic of Mali to Beijing and senior researcher and executive director of the Centre for Francophone Studies at Zhejiang Normal University. He offered an in-depth analysis of the significant reference value that Chinese modernization holds for Africa, and explored how China-Africa cooperation, an example of South-South cooperation, is contributing to the creation of a fairer and more inclusive global governance system.

In the 16th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times reporter Ma Jingjing talked to David Gosset, chairman of DG2CI and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, who shared his insight into the concept of "jointly building a community of shared future in cyberspace" and the implications of this concept for and China's contributions to global cyberspace governance.

In the 15th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Tong talked to Erik Solheim (Solheim), chairman of Europe-Asia Center, and former under secretary-general of the United Nations and the executive director of United Nations Environment Programme.

In the 14th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Jingjing talked to John Quelch (Quelch), the Executive Vice Chancellor, American President and Distinguished Professor of Social Science at Duke Kunshan University, about his understanding of leveraging local conditions to develop new quality productive forces and the opportunities and global contributions brought about by China's rapid development of new quality productive forces.

Whether it's the long-term peace and stability achieved across its vast territory or the remarkable wisdom demonstrated in managing multi-ethnic relations, the CPC has showcased exceptional governance capabilities. These experiences are worth studying closely and learning from, as they inspire us to think about how to tailor some of these successful approaches to Latin America's unique context.

In the 12th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Jingjing spoke with Xulio Rios (Rios), director of the Observatory of Chinese Politics in Spain, about his understanding of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and its profound implications for the world in addressing shared challenges.

In the 11th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Tong spoke with Evan Kail (Kail), a pawn shop owner from Minnesota, the US, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Japanese Studies program. Kail gained widespread attention in 2022 for donating a rare photo album documenting Japanese wartime atrocities to China, for which he was presented with a Chinese national porcelain gift as a token of appreciation. In the interview, Kail highlighted China's undeniable contributions and sacrifices, which were crucial to the victory of World War II, vowing to serve as a “cultural bridge” for global peace and China-US exchanges.

In the 10th article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Jingjing talked to Helge Muenkel (Muenkel), Chief Sustainability Officer of Singapore-based DBS Bank, who profoundly perceived China's rapid strides in ecological development and green technology and the global value of the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." According to Muenkel, China's green technology innovation and industrial development experience have provided strong support for the global energy green transition, while providing new opportunities for global partners and foreign enterprises with the country's high-quality development.

In the ninth article of the “Readers' Reflections” column, Global Times talked to Maurício Santoro (Santoro), a professor of International Relations at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, and a researcher at the Brazilian Navy's Center for Political and Strategic Studies.

In the eighth article of the “Readers' Reflections” column, Global Times (GT) reporters talked to Ahmed Moustafa (Mustafa), President of the Asia Center for Studies and Translation, who shared his thoughts on the significance of BRICS for Global South cooperation.

In the seventh article of the “Readers' Reflections” column, Global Times (GT) reporters Ma Jingjing and Qi Xijia talked to Jack Perry Junior (Perry), chairman of the 48 Group Club to listen to his family's story of connections with the CPC in the span over 70 years. For over 70 years, three generations of the Perry family have been engaged in in-depth interactions with China and the CPC, and witnessed the miracle of China's development.

In the sixth article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporters Ma Jingjing, Qi Xijia and Chen Xia talked to Denis Depoux (Depoux), global managing director of consulting firm Roland Berger, about how China's five-year plans bring historic transformation to the country, and how China translates long-term goals into every five-year plan and resolutely implements them.

In the fifth article of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Tong talked to Fabio Massimo Parenti (Parenti), an Associate Professor of International Political Economy at the China Foreign Affairs University, and a scholar of international studies at the Italian International Institute Lorenzo de' Medici.

In an age of uncertainty, Xi's macro-historical perspective serves as a beacon: The past may not determine the future, but understanding it is essential for shaping it wisely.

In today's uncertain and increasingly divided world, the promotion of building a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable home by China and its neighboring countries, including ASEAN states, aligns with the aspirations of the people on all sides, says a Vietnamese expert.

In the second article of "Readers' Reflections" column, GT reporter Chen Qingqing talked to Hodan Osman Abdi, the Somali Ambassador to China, who previously worked in Zhejiang and conducted extensive grassroots research across various regions in China.

For the first installment of the "Readers' Reflections" column, we invite Zoon Ahmed Khan, a Pakistani researcher and journalist based in Beijing, to share her insights from reading the volume 4 of the book and her perspective on China's democratic system.

Unlike economic models focusing purely on GDP growth, China's five-year plan integrates social welfare, poverty alleviation, green energy and technological self-reliance.

Michele Geraci, former undersecretary of state at the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, shared his viewpoints with GT on China's economic outlook and how China's steady economic progress can contribute to the world economy.

Keith Bennett, vice chairman of the 48 Group Club and a veteran China watcher, shared his insights with GT on this year's “two sessions” and the global significance of Chinese modernization.

The year 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal. As friendly neighbors and strategic cooperative partners, China and Nepal have witnessed growing cooperation across a range of fields and deepening ties over the years. In December 2024, China and Nepal signed a framework agreement to promote Belt and Road cooperation, demonstrating the strengthening mutual political trust between the two countries. However, this cooperation has, at times, fallen prey to false accusations by certain foreign media outlets. What role do relations with China play in Nepal's foreign policy? How does Nepal stand to benefit from cooperation with China? Global Times reporter Xie Wenting (GT) spoke with newly appointed Ambassador of Nepal to China Krishna Prasad Oli (Oli), who arrived in China on November 21, 2024, on these topics and more.

To offer a deep understanding of the three global initiatives, and elaborate on their significance on a global scale, the Global Times is launching a series of articles. In this issue, Global Times reporter Xie Wenting (GT) spoke with Shahbaz Khan (Khan), director of the UNESCO East Asia Regional Office, to learn about his understanding regarding the GDI and the GCI.

The notion of a community with a shared future expresses well what happens between Latin American countries and China.

The situation in Beijing serves as a microcosm of why China is considered a model for the world. This is not only due to its ambitious climate goals and pioneering green sector but also because of the significant efforts and changes the country has made.