BEIJING - China's advancements in the economic and technological fields have been highlighted as the East Asian country gears up to initiate a new phase of its substantial international media exchange program in the first half of 2025.

A considerable assembly of journalists from dozens of countries around the world, including Iran, is convening in Beijing to participate in the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) program.

The China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA) coordinates international events that occur biannually and extend over a period of four months. This initiative is designed to create a platform for media representatives from various nations, particularly those from developing countries, to gain insights into China and examine its developmental progress.

Participants will acquire a more profound comprehension of China's history, culture, and contemporary issues through a series of workshops, training sessions, and cultural activities. They will have the chance to exchange their own experiences and viewpoints with their Chinese peers.

China's economic development is remarkable. Currently, the advancements in artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and various other sectors in China are impressive. The country has emerged as a leading force in the global transition to green energy. This progress reflects China's dedication to technological innovation as a fundamental element of its future expansion. The nation's transition towards high-quality development, emphasizing innovation and sustainability, is poised to impact the global economy significantly. In other words, it will act as a game changer.

 In late December last year, the World Bank issued a report and raised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2024 and 2025.  The World Bank revised its forecast for China's 2024 economic growth upward to 4.9 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from its June prediction. This comes despite attempts by Western countries, in particular the United States to hinder China’s progress.

Since assuming office in January this year, President Donald Trump has shown that he will pull no punches in “countering China”. Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on all imports from China, on top of existing levies.

Nonetheless, China is progressing towards modernization and economic advancement through a distinct approach, diverging from the Western-centric model and concept of development. China’s remarkable progress is rooted in its own historical context and experiences, as well as its unique internal circumstances and cultural foundations.

China, currently the second-largest economy globally, is projected to become the world's leading economy by the year 2035.

China's swift economic advancement and flourishing prosperity serve not only as a source of inspiration for developing nations but also present an alternative economic and political framework in contrast to the Western-centric model of development.

The CIPCC program presents a valuable opportunity for journalists to highlight China's developmental journey, notwithstanding the West's efforts to impede its advancement.