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Chinese President Xi Jinping rang in 2025 with a New Year’s message highlighting China’s resilience and progress amid global challenges. “We’ve pursued high-quality development across all fronts,” he said, pointing to milestones like GDP growth, sustainable urban projects, and record-breaking grain production.
But what do outsiders think? CGTN spoke to international residents who’ve witnessed China’s transformation firsthand. From eco-friendly cities to tech-driven elderly care , their stories paint a vibrant picture of innovation. One entrepreneur praised “visible strides” in poverty reduction, while a digital nomad raved about seamless AI-powered services: “It’s like living in the future!”
Key takeaways? Hybrid economic policies, green energy investments, and a focus on social welfare are reshaping daily life. As President Xi noted, cross-regional collaboration and low-carbon initiatives are driving what one expat called “a blueprint for modern development.”
“We’ve pursued high-quality development across all fronts,” he said, pointing to milestones like GDP growth, sustainable urban projects, and record-breaking grain production.
to tech-driven elderly care 
, their stories paint a vibrant picture of innovation. One entrepreneur praised “visible strides” in poverty reduction, while a digital nomad raved about seamless AI-powered services: “It’s like living in the future!”
Hybrid economic policies, green energy investments, and a focus on social welfare are reshaping daily life. As President Xi noted, cross-regional collaboration and low-carbon initiatives are driving what one expat called “a blueprint for modern development.” 
