Different development paths

Imbalanced world is a result of Western mode of growth, which puts developing countries in unfair position

China was once again in the spotlight at the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Summit, which concluded in New York on Sept 22.

As a populous developing country that is growing fast, China has achieved some success in economic and social development and explored a viable development path that is different from the highly trumpeted Western model. The country's rapid development has favorably changed the global political, economic and institutional environment, which will be helpful in implementing the MDGs.