【李世默ted英文演讲稿】Good morning, everyone.

It's an honor to be here today. I want to talk about something that has shaped my life and the lives of many people around the world — the idea of China’s development and its unique path.

When I was younger, I studied in the United States, and I was exposed to a lot of Western perspectives on China. Many people there believed that China would eventually become more like the West — more democratic, more open, more individualistic. But what actually happened? China continued to grow, but not in the way many expected.

So, why is that? Why does China continue to develop in its own way?

I think it's because of a different understanding of governance, of society, and of progress. In the West, democracy is often seen as the only path to freedom and prosperity. But in China, people have a different view. They see stability, long-term planning, and collective well-being as equally important, if not more so, than individual rights and freedoms.

This doesn’t mean that China doesn’t value freedom. It just defines it differently. For many Chinese people, freedom means having access to education, healthcare, and a stable job. It means being able to build a better future for their children. It means living without the fear of constant political upheaval or economic instability.

Another key point is the role of the government. In the West, there's a strong emphasis on limiting government power. In China, the government is seen as a partner in development, not an obstacle. It's responsible for maintaining order, driving innovation, and ensuring that the country can compete globally.

But this doesn’t mean that there are no challenges. China faces many issues: environmental concerns, inequality, and the need for more transparency. These are real problems, and they are being addressed — not always perfectly, but with a sense of urgency and determination.

What I want to emphasize is that China’s success is not just about economic growth. It's about a different model of development — one that values long-term vision over short-term gains, and collective progress over individual competition.

This model has worked for China, and it's worth studying. It's not perfect, but it's real. And it's showing that there are multiple ways to achieve prosperity, stability, and a better life for people.

In conclusion, I believe that we should stop thinking of the world in black and white. There are many shades of gray, and many different paths to success. China’s story is one of them — a story of resilience, adaptation, and a different kind of progress.

Thank you.