A century's journey proves China's choice

Editor's note: For more than a century, the Communist Party of China has been leading the Chinese people in achieving tremendous accomplishments in economic and social development. The success of the CPC lies in its capability to combine political theory and practice, which has set a great example across the globe. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.

At the founding of the Communist Party of China in July 1921, China was a poor backward country, known as the "sick man of Asia", wallowing in its century of humiliation. Today, under the leadership of the CPC, China has regained its position as a global leader. Having lived in China for most of this century, I've observed that China has become a global leader again due in large measure to the CPC's strict self-governance and its ability to continually reinvigorate itself, thereby continuing to enjoy the trust of the Chinese people.

Strict self-governance means the Party accords the highest priority to serving the people with honesty and integrity.