"The Global Importance of Chinese Modernization"
The International Symposium “The Global Importance of China's Modernization» meets in Chongqing, China, from Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 June, with participation from Latin American Council of Social Sciences, in the Conference Hall of the West China International Communication Organization.
The meeting brings together academics, sinologists and global opinion leaders to discuss how China's development model impacts the rest of the world, with a special focus on the Global South.
The symposium is based on the idea that modernization is not exclusively synonymous with "Westernization", proposing an alternative path based on the realities of each nation.
CLACSO's participation
-Wednesday, June 17
Pablo Vommaro, Executive Director of CLACSO, was part of the panel of the open debate “Development and innovation models in urban governance in the Global South: comparative studies between Chongqing and Latin American cities”.
In his speech, he stated that China's modernization offers countries in the Global South "a valuable model in terms of technology, industry and governance."
-Thursday, June 18 – 09:30 – 09:45 local time
Opening remarks by invited authorities
intervention of Pablo Vommaro on the “global significance of Chinese modernization, the development of the Global South and mutual learning between the practice of Chinese-style modernization in Chongqing”, along with: Jiang Hui, member of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing Municipal Committee of the CPC and director of the Department of Publicity, Leader of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
-Thursday, June 18 – 09:45 – 10:45
CLACSO He explains in his keynote address: “Chinese modernization and the transformation of development in Latin American countries: opportunities, challenges and prospects for cooperation"
-Thursday, June 18 – 11:05 – 12:05
Round table:How Chinese modernization offers references for the development of the Global South, including Latin America".
Session 1: “Consensus and divergenceParticipants:
Daniela PerrottaCoordinator of CLACSO-FOLEC
Maitrii Aung-Thwin, deputy director of the Asian Research Institute at the National University of Singapore.
Peter Szitas, Deputy Director of Research at the Danube Institute, Hungary.
Moderator: Alex, West China International Communication Organization
During the visit to Chongqing, China, to participate in the International Symposium “The global significance of China’s path to modernization”, Pablo VommaroThe Executive Director of CLACSO held a working meeting with Ma RanxiDeputy Director of the Chongqing Publicity Department and Director of the Chongqing Press and Publication Bureau and Copyright Bureau; with Tang Yujie, Director of the Copyright Division of the Chongqing Advertising Department, with Peng Min, Director of International Cooperation at the Chongqing Publishing House, and with Monica Lou, researcher at the Academy of Marxism at CASS.
With part of the international delegation participating in the Forum
Discussing Chinese modernization and the importance of cooperation with Catherine Chen, Director of the Western China International Communication Center (WCICO), the institution organizing the Forum.
Central Themes of the Symposium
The academic and political debate of the forum revolves around five fundamental pillars that Beijing defines as the characteristics of its model:
-Massive population scale: Managing the transition to high technology and industrialization with more than 1.400 billion inhabitants.
-Common prosperity: Seeking development that reduces the social gap, differentiating itself from traditional global capitalism.
-Harmonious coexistence with nature: Focusing on the ecological transition and clean technologies as an engine of development.
-Peaceful development: Reject colonialism and the military expansion of the Western past, prioritizing economic cooperation.
During a field visit, experts in Latin America Daniela Perrotta, Coordinator of CLACSO-FOLEC, and Esteban ZotteleFrom Changzhou University, they examined the Chongqing logistics center along with other international guests. Perrotta emphasized that "inland connectivity is a necessity for export development," while Zottele described infrastructure cooperation as "essential for more inclusive growth throughout Latin America."
Featured Activities
The symposium not only features presentations, but also literature exhibits and specific case studies that seek to make the theory tangible:
1. Thought Leadership and Mutual Learning Zone: Translations of key political and academic texts are presented (such as the volumes of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China). Also featured is the presentation of the research report series of CLACSO and the book Six Perspectives on Chinese Modernization de Jiang HuiPublished in Spanish and English to facilitate direct exchange with Latin America and other developing regions.
2. The Local “Success Story”: The event uses model regions such as the municipality of Chongqing to show international experts how policies on connectivity (via 5G networks), smart manufacturing, urban renewal and rural revitalization are applied in everyday life.
Interview with the Global Vision channel
Los 6 libros de la serie sobre la modernización china en la Feria del Libro en el marco del Foro de Chongqing
Six Perspectives on Chinese Modernization
