in being self-reliant, but now we realize the importance
of participating in and contributing to a broader economic
order. from a precarious role in the world arena to our
present wto membership, we have come a long way.
but what does the way ahead look like? in some parts of the
world people are demonstrating against globalization. are they
justified, then, in criticizing the globalizing world? instead
of narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, they say,
globalization enables the developed nations to swallow the
developing nations' wealth in debts and interest.
globalization, they argue, should be about a common interest
in every other nation's economic health.
we are reminded by karl marx that capital goes beyond national
borders and eludes control from any other entity. this has
become a reality. multinational corporations are seeking the
lowest cost, the largest market, and the most favourable
policy. they are often powerful lobbyists in government
decision-making, ruthless expansionists in the global market
and a devastating presence to local businesses.
for china, still more challenges exist. how are we going to
ensure a smooth transition from the planned economy to a
market-based one? how to construct a legal system that is
sound enough and broad enough to respond to the needs of a
dynamic society? how to maintain our cultural identity in an
increasingly homogeneous world? and how to define greatness in
our rise as a peace-loving nation? globalization entails
questions that concern us all.
like many young people my age in china, i want to see my
country get prosperous and enjoy respect in the international
community. but it seems to me that mere patriotism is not just
enough. it is vitally important that we young people do more
serious thinking and broaden our mind to bigge

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