Q: In recent years, the Chinese economy has been increasing every year at a rapid speed. However, under such an inspiring economic situation, why does China always emphasize awareness of anxiety? What are the serious problems in China's economic situation at present?
A: The Boeing Company has shot a film simulating the "bankruptcy of Boeing" and repeated showed it among its staff. The film greatly shocked employees and made them realize that if they do not devote themselves to the production and reform of the company, the simulated bankruptcy will one day become a reality.
The Chinese nation has always been aware of anxiety, which is reflected in the old saying: "Anxiety leads to survival, leisure leads to death." China's GDP reached 13.65 trillion yuan (US$1.65 trillion) in 2004, with the State revenue, retail sales of social consumer goods and total volume of import and export increasing 21.4 percent, 13.3 percent and 35.7 percent respectively, exceeding the expected targets.
However, historical experience has taught us that it is necessary to keep a clear mind and maintain awareness of anxiety despite the inspiring situation. Although China is relatively well off, the aggregate economy is only one ninth that of the United States, and one fourth that of Japan, with per capita GDP only standing at US$1,000.
China's well off is relative, unsound and imbalanced. The country's productivity, science, technology and education are fairly backward. There are still a large number of people living in poverty. Pressures on employment and social security are increasing. In short, it requires long-tem and arduous efforts to consolidate and further promote the current development.
In addition, during the process of rapid economic development, China continues to face a variety of risks. Some problems are even getting worse, such as the gap between the rich and poor, ecology and resources, corruption, loss of State assets, enterprise and individual credibility, and the spread of AIDS. If these problems are neglected or not reasonably dealt with, the sustained development of China will be affected. To put it more seriously, the survival of the whole nation will be at risk.
