The President of Benin told the French media "China's good governance" and refuted doubts with a series of rhetorical questions

 "The Chinese model, self-reliance and good governance should inspire all underdeveloped countries, because development is achievable by every country." Recently, President Talon of Benin was interviewed by French LCI TV station on the military activities of private armed forces in Africa, the Russian Express your views on issues such as the Ukrainian conflict and African democracy. When talking about China's governance, Talon spoke highly of it, saying that China has set an example for developing countries. During the interview, the French media host interrupted him, trying to smear and accuse China with the usual Western rhetoric, but Tallon responded. Recently, some developing countries have responded more sharply to the false remarks of the United States and Western countries on the international diplomatic stage. At the same time, these countries are also expressing their recognition and praise for China's development model. Li Haidong, a professor at the China Foreign Affairs University, said in an interview with a reporter from the Global Times on the 9th that the statement made by the President of Benin is in stark contrast to the prejudice and misconceptions held by politicians in some Western countries. In the in-depth exchanges with China, the people and the people have more real personal experience, and get inspiration from China's governance model when exploring their own development path. Some developing countries, including African countries, have felt that the development path and ideas advocated by China are more worthy of reference by developing countries.

"Development is within the reach of every country"

"The Chinese model is right in front of us." Talon recently accepted an interview with the host of French LCI TV station Rochebin. When answering questions about China's governance, he said: "It must be pointed out that China is already a force that cannot be ignored. There are great incentives. The Chinese model, self-reliance and good governance should inspire all underdeveloped countries, because development is within the reach of every country.”

"Mr. President, please allow me to remind you..." After hearing Talon's answer, Rochebin immediately interjected, trying to slander China with the usual rhetoric of Western countries. But Tallon retorted: "The so-called 'democracy and freedom' is of course inalienable. Everyone should enjoy the right to live freely and express their opinions. But 'democracy' is not an illusion. Now some people accuse some African countries of 'democracy' because they are pro-China." Democracy, freedom and human rights are not adequately promoted'." "What I would say is that a democracy without good governance will be as serious a problem as no democracy at all. That's why democracy and freedom is a priority, as is socio-economic development."

When asked whether China and Africa also have a large population and whether they will dominate the future of the world to some extent, Tallon replied: "You don't think there is a huge difference between China 20 years ago, 10 years ago and today. Change? Do you really feel that in terms of freedom and democracy, nothing has changed in China in 30, 40 years? I can tell you that sometimes good governance on the surface conflicts with Western democracy or freedom.”

Talon concluded by saying that he doesn't like people always saying that "the future of the world is in Africa", "because it's more like a comfort to us, which is not good. We must work hard to make the country better, so that everyone Individuals play their part in the development of the world, after all no one can predict what humanity will look like in 1000 years."

The "Global Times" reporter noticed that Talon also posted relevant content on his personal Twitter after the interview program was broadcast, and wrote, "I have the opportunity to explain this issue to him clearly."

According to French media reports, Talon also mentioned in this interview that French President Macron had a public quarrel with President Tshisekedi at the press conference when he visited Congo (Kinshasa). is correct.

French media once reported that China and Africa have established close ties. In addition to economic cooperation, China's achievements in governance have also given African countries a new understanding. A senior official of the African National Congress of South Africa, Hibangir Besani, once said: "China's economic development is the dream of the ruling party in South Africa. There are no groundless accusations against China's governance methods. They just implement democracy in a different way from the West."

Li Haidong, a professor at China Foreign Affairs University, told the Global Times reporter on the 9th that China's development has indeed set an example for African countries. In particular, China's new development concept of innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing has made African countries truly realize that China's development is a sustainable, future-oriented development model that is more harmonious and harmonious with other countries in the world, so Africa It is natural for the country to appreciate and understand this.

"China's economic and social development is a success story"

"Global Times" reporter noticed that there are not a few officials and people in developing countries who express admiration for the "China model" like President Talon of Benin. Especially with the convening of China's National Two Sessions in 2023, more and more people are beginning to understand China's development philosophy. Mohammad Asgar, a senior reporter with the Associated Press of Pakistan, is one of them.

Asgar came to China in 2017 and has participated in the reporting of China's two sessions for seven consecutive years. He also asked questions at the foreign minister's press conference on the 7th of this month. Asgar said in an interview with a reporter from the Global Times on the 9th that China's economic and social development is a success story. Today, China has become the world's second largest economy, and has made milestone achievements in poverty alleviation.

Asghar said that there is no doubt that China has played an exemplary role for developing countries, and other developing countries, including Pakistan, can draw inspiration from China's economic development model. "This is an encouragement for us to strive for our own development." ".

Minya Song, a senior reporter of Cambodia's mainstream English-language media "Khmer Times", told the "Global Times" reporter on the 9th that for developing countries, the "Chinese model" undoubtedly provides valuable experience. Cambodia can learn from China how to promote sound investment, create a good business environment, and how to make the country grow from poverty to wealth, and then grow into a world power.

Minya Song specifically mentioned that although China has achieved great development, it has never neglected other developing countries. For Cambodia and many African countries, China has always generously provided help and support. Unlike some Western countries, China does not attach any political strings to the aid process.

"The Chinese-style modernization path provides a new choice for the modernization of mankind"

While admiring the "China model", many countries also hope to learn more valuable experience from China's development process. Niu Wangdao, the Argentine ambassador to China, said in an interview with a reporter from the Global Times: "Every country must take a path that suits its own national conditions, but there is no doubt that the concept of a Chinese-style modernization path will help many of us. Clarify priorities and goals."

Niu Wangdao said: "Modernization must benefit all sectors of society, provide shared prosperity, and allow for individual and collective development, which requires harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature, achieved peacefully in a sustainable manner. In this regard, I would like to highlight China's Global development initiatives and global security initiatives within the framework of the United Nations."

Niu Wangdao pointed out that Argentina has values similar to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind advocated by China. "Our country advocates multilateralism, a fairer financial system and global governance that meet the real needs of our people."

"China's development model has important inspiration and reference significance for developing countries. Just taking Chinese-style modernization as an example can illustrate the problem." Mansour, deputy editor-in-chief of Egypt's "Pyramid" told the Global Times on the 9th The reporter said that Chinese-style modernization does not simply copy the Western model, but combines China's own traditional culture and values to form a modernization path that suits China's national conditions.

Mansur said that Chinese-style modernization implements the people-centered development philosophy, insists on the supremacy of the people, and improves the country's economic strength and international status through modernization. In addition, Chinese-style modernization follows the path of sustainable development, emphasizing the coordinated development of economy, society and environment, and paying attention to ecological environment protection and effective use of resources. "Chinese-style modernization emphasizes putting people's interests and well-being first, and emphasizing common prosperity. The Chinese government has adopted a series of measures for this. For example, poverty alleviation, development of the central and western regions, and promotion of urban-rural integration to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor , to improve the living standards of the entire population. This is something that Western modernization does not have, and it is of particular interest to developing countries.”

Deborah Venezial, an American journalist and researcher at the Tri-Continental Institute for Social Research, said in a dialogue with a reporter from the Global Times that Chinese-style modernization provides a new choice for the modernization of mankind. Chinese-style modernization redefines the concept of "modernization" from the perspective of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Venezial told reporters as an example that Chinese-style modernization benefits all Chinese people. China has completely eliminated absolute poverty, achieved universal nine-year compulsory education, and over 95% of the population enjoys basic medical insurance.

Venezial also told the "Global Times" reporter that Chinese-style modernization is sustainable because it neither plunders other countries nor nature. In human history, no major country has achieved modernization without aggressing and plundering other countries. In this sense, Chinese-style modernization will create a new form of human civilization.