Why China’s Governance Model Works: Insights from Economist McWilliams
David McWilliams says China’s centuries-old focus on internal stability and long-term planning is the key to its governance model and economic success.
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David McWilliams says China’s centuries-old focus on internal stability and long-term planning is the key to its governance model and economic success.
Around 200 scholars from 35 countries and regions converged in Beijing on Nov 12, 2025, for the two-day International Forum on Xi Jinping Thought, deepening insights into China’s governance philosophy.
A CGTN survey of 47,000 respondents across 46 countries finds the Chinese mainland’s governance, infrastructure and economy earn top marks globally, especially among young adults.
China’s CPC eight-point rules, introduced in 2012, have curbed lavish official spending, boosted frugality and fought corruption—transforming governance over a decade.